Scs-Criner Creek Site-001 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
SCS-Criner Creek Site-001, located in Payne, Oklahoma, is a state-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along Criner Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 2110 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1060 acre-feet with a normal storage of 268 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for condition assessment.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this site falls under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam is primarily used for flood risk reduction purposes and is part of the Tulsa District under the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being last inspected in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, the risk assessment for SCS-Criner Creek Site-001 is categorized as very high (1), emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and functionality in mitigating flood events along Criner Creek.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
2110 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
CRINER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
54 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
1060 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Criner Creek Near Criner
|
1cfs |
Washita River At Alex
|
236cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
28cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
201cfs |
Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah
|
18cfs |
Canadian River At Norman
|
218cfs |
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-Criner Creek Site-001