Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-105 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-105, located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-East Fork of Sandstone Creek, is under the regulatory authority of the OWRB and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its integrity.
With a controlled spillway and one outlet gate, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-105 has a low hazard potential but is categorized as having a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent assessments. The dam, primarily funded and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has not been modified in recent years and does not currently have an emergency action plan in place. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the USACE, its risk level warrants attention and potential management measures to mitigate any potential hazards that may arise in the future.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK OF SANDSTONE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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-105