Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-09 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-09, located in Hammon Junction, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1961 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This dam, with a height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, this structure is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-09 indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection date recorded was in 1980. With the potential for high discharge rates of up to 1248 cubic feet per second, it is crucial for the state regulatory agency, OWRB, to ensure that proper enforcement and inspection measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with this essential flood risk reduction infrastructure.
As an integral part of the Tulsa District's water resource management system, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-09 serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the local community and environment from the devastating impacts of flooding events. With a strategic location along the TR-Quartermaster Creek, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies in ensuring the resilience of water resources and climate adaptation measures in the region.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
3597 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-QUATERMASTER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
268 |
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-Quartermaster Creek Site-09