Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-063 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-063, located in Garvin, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 910 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-SANDY BEAR CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-063 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Despite being last inspected in 1980, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. While the condition assessment is not rated and emergency action plans are not specified, the dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
This site serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk management in the region, safeguarding against potential inundation and providing essential water resource management. With its strategic location and design, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-063 stands as a testament to effective collaboration between state and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SANDY BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
179 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
335cfs |
Washita River At Alex
|
241cfs |
North Criner Creek Near Criner
|
1cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
29cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
208cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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-Wildhorse Creek Site-063