Scs-Butler Laterals Site-101 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-101, located in Stafford, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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Summary
With a structural height of 29 feet and a length of 1050 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and a normal storage of 30 acre-feet. It is classified as having low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Butler Laterals Site-101 is equipped with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite its condition being labeled as "Not Rated," the risk management measures and emergency action plan for this site remain unknown. The dam is situated within the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District and is not owned or funded by any federal agency.
Overall, SCS-Butler Laterals Site-101 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in Custer County, Oklahoma. With its strategic location along the TR-Washita River and its significant storage capacity, this dam plays a vital role in reducing the risk of flooding in the area. However, the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments may pose potential challenges in ensuring the long-term safety and effectiveness of this water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1050 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
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