Scs-Roaring Creek Site-016 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-016, located in Chitwood, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and stretches 900 feet in length along Middle Roaring Creek. With a storage capacity of 407 acre-feet, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Roaring Creek Site-016 indicates a very high risk level, potentially due to its age and limited maintenance history. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, and its condition is currently listed as not rated. While its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unknown, the dam's location within a high-risk area raises concerns for potential safety issues and the need for regular assessments and updates to its emergency protocols. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find SCS-Roaring Creek Site-016 an intriguing case study of a dam with a complex risk profile and the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring practices in safeguarding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE ROARING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
407 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
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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-Roaring Creek Site-016