Scs-Caddo Creek Site-04 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-04, located in Carter County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-Bear Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, providing storage of up to 540 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1.
Managed by the state regulatory agency OWRB, SCS-Caddo Creek Site-04 is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in 1980. Though the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is in compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Positioned within a picturesque setting in Ardmore, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region and contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Oklahoma. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers a fascinating insight into the engineering and environmental considerations behind sustainable dam construction and operation.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
540 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
10cfs |
North Criner Creek Near Criner
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Scs-Caddo Creek Site-04