Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-108 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-108, located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1952 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Sandstone Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management of its condition.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-108 is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Although it has not been inspected since 1980, the dam is subject to a regular inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan are not available, highlighting the importance of updating and enhancing the site's safety protocols to mitigate the identified high-risk factors associated with the dam's operation.
With its critical role in flood risk reduction in the region, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-108 serves as a significant infrastructure for water resource management in Oklahoma. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the proper maintenance and monitoring of this dam are essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and ensuring the effective utilization of its water storage capacity in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SANDSTONE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
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-Sandstone Creek Site-108