Scs-Caney Creek Site-10 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
SCS-Caney Creek Site-10, located in Atoka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Buffalo Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a Hydraulic height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1902 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment as of yet.
Despite its age, SCS-Caney Creek Site-10 remains a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 145 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2250 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is marked as very high, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspection and maintenance. The site is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB and has been inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980.
As a key structure in the region, SCS-Caney Creek Site-10 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Buffalo Creek. Its strategic location and design by the USDA NRCS make it a significant asset in the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Atoka, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
3965 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
1902 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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-10