Scs-Nine Mile Creek Site-11 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Nine Mile Creek Site-11, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1959, this dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a storage capacity of 382 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Nine Mile Creek, serves as a vital component in managing water resources in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3290 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Nine Mile Creek Site-11 is classified as having a very high risk level, indicating the importance of effective risk management strategies. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water regulation. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam site is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Nine Mile Creek Site-11 offers a noteworthy example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and protect downstream communities. The dam's strategic location, design features, and storage capacity play a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the potential for flooding events. As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns and water availability, structures like SCS-Nine Mile Creek Site-11 demonstrate the importance of resilient infrastructure to safeguard against extreme weather events and ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NINEMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
382 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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-Nine Mile Creek Site-11