Scs-Sugar Creek Site-009 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-009, located in Binger, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet, with a total length of 1270 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1284 acre-feet and a normal storage of 254 acre-feet, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management. With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment of fair, SCS-Sugar Creek Site-009 is regularly inspected by the OWRB to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being categorized as having a very high risk due to its location and design, the dam continues to effectively mitigate flood risks in the region, showcasing the importance of proper water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.

As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Caddo County, Oklahoma, SCS-Sugar Creek Site-009 plays a crucial role in protecting nearby communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam exemplifies the collaboration between state and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and adapting to the challenges posed by a changing climate.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1270

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR-SUGAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Hydraulic Height

31

Nid Storage

1284

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

36
       
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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.