Scs-Rush Creek Site-022 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Rush Creek Site-022 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Purdy, Oklahoma, specifically designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Rush Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a structural height of 42 feet. With a storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a spillway type of "Controlled" with a spillway width of 1 foot.
Despite its age, SCS-Rush Creek Site-022 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has not undergone any modifications since its completion. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and is inspected every 5 years by the state regulatory agency, OWRB. With its strategic location and design, SCS-Rush Creek Site-022 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it a significant asset in Oklahoma's water resource and climate management efforts.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
216 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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-022