Scs-Canyon View Site-4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: William Leck Scs-Canyon View Site-3
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
SCS-Canyon View Site-4 in Oklahoma, owned by the state and designed by the USDA NRCS, is a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Canyon View Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 970 feet, with a storage capacity of 1018 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, it plays a vital role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the surrounding area.
Managed by the OWRB and located in Canadian County, this dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. Despite being not rated for its condition assessment, the risk assessment for SCS-Canyon View Site-4 is very high, indicating the importance of continued monitoring and management to address potential risks. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1520 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release when necessary.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Canyon View Site-4 serves as a prime example of how infrastructure plays a crucial role in managing and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. As a state-regulated structure with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between government agencies and designers to protect communities and the environment from the adverse effects of flooding in the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
970 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
CANYON VIEW CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
1018 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Scs-Canyon View Site-4