Scs-Rush Creek Site-008 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rush Creek Site-008, located in Bailey, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Rush Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 33 feet, spanning a length of 880 feet and holding a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam poses a very high risk due to its location and design, with a risk assessment rating of 1 out of 5.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Rush Creek Site-008 is equipped with a controlled spillway, outlet gates, and valve controls for operation and maintenance. Although the last inspection date dates back to 1980, the dam is inspected every 5 years for its structural integrity and condition assessment, which is currently not rated. While an emergency action plan (EAP) is not yet prepared, the risk management measures for the dam are under evaluation to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment in case of any unforeseen events.
With a designer name attributed to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and oversight from the state regulatory agency, SCS-Rush Creek Site-008 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the Grady County area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure resilience, ongoing monitoring and risk assessment measures are essential to safeguarding the dam and its surrounding areas from potential hazards and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
880 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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-008