Scs-Turkey Creek Site-02 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Turkey Creek Site-02, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1960 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Turkey Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 32 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, this dam provides crucial protection to the surrounding area. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 543 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region.
Despite being in fair condition, SCS-Turkey Creek Site-02 is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a very high risk rating. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3160 cubic feet per second. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2011, with an inspection frequency of 3 years. With its strategic location and design, the SCS-Turkey Creek Site-02 plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the safety and well-being of the community.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
543 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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.
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