Scs-Caney Creek Site-07 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
SCS-Caney Creek Site-07, located in Atoka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-CANEY CREEK.
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Summary
With a dam height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, the site has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential. Despite being ungraded for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures.
Owned by the state and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Caney Creek Site-07 is equipped with a valve outlet gate and has not been modified since its completion. The dam's risk potential, combined with a lack of recent inspection data, suggests a need for increased monitoring and evaluation to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should take note of this site as it presents a compelling case for the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Given its critical role in flood risk reduction and the potential impact of climate change on water resources, the SCS-Caney Creek Site-07 serves as a valuable case study for researchers and policymakers interested in the intersection of infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation. As a part of the Fort Worth District and overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this site highlights the ongoing need for robust regulatory oversight and proactive maintenance practices to safeguard our water resources and infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
3609 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
315 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
11cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison
|
238cfs |
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-07