Scs-Soldier Creek Site-010 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Atafford, Oklahoma, the SCS-Soldier Creek Site-010 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Oak Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release, ensuring effective flood control measures.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment due to its critical role in flood risk reduction. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, but is equipped with emergency action plans and meets regulatory guidelines for risk management. With its stone core and soil foundation, the SCS-Soldier Creek Site-010 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma state agency OWRB, the SCS-Soldier Creek Site-010 serves as a vital infrastructure for protecting the surrounding Custer County community from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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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