Scs-Rush Creek Site-007 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Rush Creek Site-007 in Bailey, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam managed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the TR-Rush Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1959, this dam stands at 41 feet high with a max storage capacity of 217 acre-feet and a normal storage of 109 acre-feet. The dam has a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a hazard potential rated as low and a very high risk assessment ranking.

Despite being last inspected in 1980, this dam remains in good condition and is not currently rated. While the emergency action plan status and inundation maps are unknown, the dam's risk management measures and DSAC assignment date are also not provided. With a low hazard potential but a very high risk assessment, this site serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Rush Creek, showcasing the ongoing importance of monitoring and maintaining our vital water resources in the face of climate challenges.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

880

Dam Height

41

River Or Stream

TR-RUSH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

37

Nid Storage

217

Structural Height

41

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

41
       
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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.