Scs-Rush Creek Site-042 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Rush Creek Site-042, located in Grady, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1967 for flood risk reduction along the Rush Creek tributary.
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Summary
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 44 feet high and spans 1760 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has been rated as having a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments.
With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, SCS-Rush Creek Site-042 is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1120 cubic feet per second. The dam's purpose is solely focused on flood risk reduction, with its stone core and soil foundation providing structural stability. While the dam has not been inspected since 1980, it is crucial for the state regulatory agency, OWRB, to continue monitoring and enforcing safety measures to ensure the community's protection from potential risks associated with aging infrastructure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should closely follow updates on the dam's condition and any future risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1760 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
265 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
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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-Rush Creek Site-042