Scs-Panther Creek Site-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Panther Creek Site-1 in Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Panther Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at 32 feet in height and spans 900 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 498 acre-feet and a surface area of 22 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to pose a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments.
Located in Custer County, Oklahoma, the SCS-Panther Creek Site-1 dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB and subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single outlet gate, with a history of limited modifications and no associated locks. While the dam remains in a non-rated condition, the risk assessment indicates a need for heightened risk management measures to address the potential vulnerabilities associated with its aging infrastructure.
Given the critical role of the SCS-Panther Creek Site-1 dam in flood risk mitigation along Panther Creek, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts should be aware of the dam's structural limitations and the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
498 |
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.
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