Scs-Caney Creek Site-03 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
SCS-Caney Creek Site-03, located in Atoka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-CANEY CREEK.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a storage capacity of 480 acre-feet and a normal storage of 58 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 3680 feet and has a controlled spillway width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Caney Creek Site-03 indicates a very high risk level (1). The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in 1980 and an inspection frequency of 5 years. While emergency action plans, risk management measures, and inundation maps are not currently prepared or updated, the dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate.
The site falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its strategic location in a high-risk area, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find SCS-Caney Creek Site-03 to be an interesting case study for understanding dam safety and flood risk management in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
3680 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
480 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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-03