Scs-Beaver Creek Site-01 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Custer County, Oklahoma, the SCS-Beaver Creek Site-01 dam stands as a testament to the effective flood risk reduction efforts of the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Completed in 1964, this earth dam spans a length of 1120 feet and reaches a height of 45 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 721 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Beaver Creek and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, ensuring proper inspection and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its structural integrity.
Despite its low hazard potential, the SCS-Beaver Creek Site-01 dam poses a very high risk, as indicated by its risk assessment rating of 1. With a controlled spillway and one outlet gate, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 3760 cubic feet per second. Though the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are scheduled every five years to assess its structural soundness and safety measures. Overall, the SCS-Beaver Creek Site-01 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
721 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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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-Beaver Creek Site-01