Scs-Butler Laterals Site-103 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103, located in Custer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1971 by USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-COMET CR.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, spanning a length of 390 feet and providing a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the site has been assigned a very high risk assessment due to its critical role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.

Managed by the OWRB and situated within the Tulsa District, SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the dam has not been inspected since 1980, it is designed to withstand the test of time with a stone core and soil foundation. Although its condition has not been rated, the site's risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness remain uncertain. With Congressman Frank D. Lucas representing the district, there is a push for increased oversight and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water infrastructure in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

390

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-COMET CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.