Scs-Panther Creek Site-4 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Panther Creek Site-4, located in Stafford, Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1958 by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Hines Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 26 feet and a length of 800 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 266 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 850 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate equipped with a valve.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Panther Creek Site-4 is rated as having a very high risk due to its outdated inspection records dating back to 1980. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. However, the dam is actively regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), ensuring its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this site intriguing for its historical significance and potential for future risk management measures.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HINES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
266 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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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