Scs-Rush Creek Site-005 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rush Creek Site-005 is a state-owned earth dam located in Bailey, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction on the TR-Rush Creek river.
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Summary
Completed in 1962, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36 acre-feet across a surface area of 9 acres. With a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.
Despite being built over five decades ago, the SCS-Rush Creek Site-005 dam remains in relatively good condition and poses a low risk of failure according to the latest data. The dam, which is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, has not undergone any modifications in recent years and is inspected every five years. With its strategic location in Grady County, Oklahoma, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area and protecting downstream communities from potential inundation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Rush Creek Site-005 serves as a valuable example of effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
870 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
202 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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-005