Scs-Panther Creek Site-5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

SCS-Panther Creek Site-5, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Constructed in 1958, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 501 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled with a width of 1 foot, and it features a valve outlet gate for water release.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Panther Creek Site-5 indicates a very high risk level. The dam has not been inspected since 1980 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While emergency action and risk management measures are not specified, the dam is under state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

With its strategic location along TR-Panther Creek, SCS-Panther Creek Site-5 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design and operational status of such structures is essential for ensuring the safety and resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-PANTHER CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

501

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.