Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-27 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-27, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, with a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Wildhorse Creek, spans a length of 3545 feet and has a spillway width of 1 foot, ensuring controlled water release during high flow events.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-27 poses a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessment. With a last inspection date in 1980 and a current condition of "Not Rated," there is a pressing need for updated evaluations to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. Emergency action plans, risk management measures, and inundation maps are all areas that require attention to mitigate potential risks and protect downstream communities from the impacts of dam failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep a close eye on the developments at this site to support informed decision-making and proactive risk reduction strategies.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
3545 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILDHORSE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
186 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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-27