Scs-Whiteshield Creek Site-13 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Whiteshield Creek Site-13, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction along the TR-WHITE SHIELD CR. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 700 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and a normal storage of 46 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.

Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Whiteshield Creek Site-13 indicates a very high risk level due to its age and lack of recent inspections. The condition assessment is marked as not rated, suggesting a need for further evaluation to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to meet regulatory standards. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and management of this dam to prevent potential hazards and ensure effective flood risk reduction in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-WHITE SHIELD CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

32

Nid Storage

93

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.