Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-022 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-022 in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1951 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This flood risk reduction structure stands at a height of 48 feet and has a hydraulic height of 44 feet, offering protection to the local community along TR-Sandstone Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 675 acre-feet and a normal storage of 258 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-022 is considered to have a very high risk rating due to its structural condition not being rated. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While the last inspection dates back to 1980, the structure is under state regulation and inspection, ensuring its continued safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a key example of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water management system.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

1270

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TR-SANDSTONE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

44

Nid Storage

675

Structural Height

48

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

48
       
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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.