Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-30 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-30, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1961, this Earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25 feet. With a storage capacity of 349 acre-feet, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by the OWRB, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-30 has a controlled spillway and is equipped with one valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980.

In the event of an emergency, it is unclear if an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is prepared for SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-30. With its strategic location along TR-Wildhorse Creek and its critical role in flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the community of McClure and its surrounding areas.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

3552

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-WILDHORSE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

349

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.