Scs-Finn Creek Site-019 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

SCS-Finn Creek Site-019 is a state-regulated dam located in McClain, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Finn Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1967, this 23-foot high earth dam provides a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, with a spillway width of 1 foot and a maximum discharge of 520 cubic feet per second. The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, with a fair condition assessment.

The dam, owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, has one valve outlet gate and is inspected annually. Although the risk assessment rates the dam's risk as very high, with a DSAC assigned date unknown, no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place. Despite its age, SCS-Finn Creek Site-019 continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, highlighting the importance of regular inspection and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-FINN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

163

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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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.