Scs-Panther Creek Site-6 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Panther Creek Site-6, located in Custer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction along Panther Creek, with a normal storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 935 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet, with a spillway width of 1 foot.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Panther Creek Site-6 is deemed to have a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in case of a breach. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, but is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the OWRB. The dam's emergency action plan status, condition assessment, and risk management measures are currently not rated or available, suggesting a need for updated safety protocols and assessments to ensure the continued protection of surrounding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
935 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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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