Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-107 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-107, located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 34 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet, was designed for flood risk reduction purposes along the East Fork of Sandstone Creek. With a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, the dam serves to mitigate potential flooding events in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam at SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-107 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and has not undergone recent inspections. With a valve outlet gate and a history of state inspection, this structure plays a crucial role in the management of water resources in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the site presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and risk management in the context of flood control.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK OF SANDSTONE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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-107