Scs-Caney Creek Site-14 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
SCS-Caney Creek Site-14, located in Atoka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earthen dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along the TR-CANEY CREEK.
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Summary
With a dam height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release when needed.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, SCS-Caney Creek Site-14 is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the potential consequences of dam failure. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in 1980. With a risk management plan in place, this dam is closely monitored by the state regulatory agency OWRB, with regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Caney Creek Site-14 to be an interesting case study in flood risk reduction and dam management in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
3700 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
11cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger
|
150cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Scs-Caney Creek Site-14