Scs-Whiteshield Creek Site-03 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Whiteshield Creek Site-03, located in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-WHITE SHIELD CR.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 700 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet and a normal storage of 51 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water management. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its age and condition.

Managed by the state regulatory agency OWRB, SCS-Whiteshield Creek Site-03 has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan (EAP) in place. Even though the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, there is limited information available regarding risk management measures and the overall risk characterization of the dam. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the potential implications of the dam's condition on flood control and ecosystem health in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-WHITE SHIELD CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

285

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

35
       
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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.