Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-19 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-19 in Moorewood, Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 817 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 470 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate to manage water flow and prevent overflow during heavy rainfall events.
Despite being in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2011, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-19 poses a significant hazard potential due to its location and design. With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, this dam requires frequent inspections every 3 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently unknown, highlighting the need for updated protocols to mitigate potential risks to downstream communities and the surrounding environment.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-19 is a critical infrastructure for flood control in Custer County, Oklahoma. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed and downstream areas from flooding events. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this site to be a fascinating example of human-engineered solutions to natural challenges, highlighting the intricate balance between water management, environmental conservation, and public safety.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
817 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-N.BRANCH QUARTERMASTER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
470 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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-19