Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-06 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-06, located in Roger Mills 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 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a storage capacity of 1683 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Quartermaster Creek, is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.

Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-06 poses a very high risk due to its structural and hydraulic characteristics. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3400 cubic feet per second, this dam is crucial for managing floodwaters in the region. However, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and last inspection date in 1980, there is a pressing need for updated risk management measures and emergency action plans to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital infrastructure.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1038

Dam Height

52

River Or Stream

QUARTERMASTER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31

Hydraulic Height

48

Nid Storage

1683

Structural Height

52

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

52
       
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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.