Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-29 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-29 is a state-regulated earth dam located in McClure, Custer County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Wildhorse Creek. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 3537 feet, the dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot ensures efficient water management during high flow events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1200 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-29 is considered to have a very high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated. The last inspection conducted dates back to January 1, 1980, and the dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are all currently unspecified. With the dam being under state jurisdiction and regulated by the OWRB, ongoing inspection, maintenance, and potential upgrades are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical water resource infrastructure for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
3537 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILDHORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
262 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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.
Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-29