Scs-Panther Creek Site-3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Panther Creek Site-3, located in Stafford, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Hines Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at 32 feet tall and spans a length of 1100 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 1027 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this site indicates a very high risk level, warranting attention and potential management measures to address any vulnerabilities.
Managed by the OWRB and situated within the Tulsa District, this dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While it has not undergone recent inspection or assessment, the site's designation as state-regulated ensures that measures are in place for monitoring, enforcement, and inspection as needed. With a congress representative of Frank D. Lucas overseeing the area's water resource management, the SCS-Panther Creek Site-3 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and mitigation in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate variability and increasing risk factors.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
HINES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
1027 |
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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