Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-07 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-07 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks along the Quartermaster Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1961, this 38-foot high dam with a structural height of 38 feet and a length of 3913 feet serves a critical purpose in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. The dam has a storage capacity of 1029 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 327 acre-feet and a surface area of 46 acres.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-07's condition assessment is rated as fair, with a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and a valve outlet gate for water discharge. While the last inspection was conducted in January 2012, the dam is inspected every 3 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures remain in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure, conservation, and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

3913

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

QUATERMASTER CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

46

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

1029

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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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.