Scs-Rush Creek Site-020 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

SCS-Rush Creek Site-020 in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this dam stands at 76 feet in height and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. The dam is located on the TR-Rush Creek, within the jurisdiction of the OWRB.

With a low hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)", SCS-Rush Creek Site-020 is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management. Despite being last inspected in 1980, this dam is reported to have not been rated for its condition assessment, raising concerns about its current state of operation and maintenance. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for this site are currently not available, posing a potential risk to downstream areas in the event of a failure.

Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate change adaptation should closely monitor the condition and maintenance of SCS-Rush Creek Site-020 to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding communities. With the potential for high-risk consequences in the event of a failure, stakeholders and regulatory agencies must prioritize the inspection, assessment, and implementation of emergency preparedness measures for this critical flood risk reduction infrastructure.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

76

River Or Stream

TR-RUSH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

50

Nid Storage

152

Structural Height

76

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

76
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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