Scs-Whiteshield Creek Site-12 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Whiteshield Creek Site-12 is a significant earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 950 feet, providing a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet to help mitigate potential flooding in the area. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for controlled water release. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this structure has a very high risk assessment rating (1) due to its location and potential impact on downstream areas. The last inspection conducted dates back to 1980, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years to assess the dam's condition and operational readiness. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness are areas that may require further attention and evaluation to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITE SHIELD CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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-Whiteshield Creek Site-12