Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-05 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 149009 Oknoname 149008
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-05, also known as Cavalry Creek, Site No 5, is a state-regulated earth dam located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1957, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction on the TR-South Fork Cavalry Creek. With a height, hydraulic height, and structural height of 32 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 476 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 162 acre-feet. The spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 1 foot to manage a maximum discharge of 2824 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-05 is rated as very high (1). The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted on January 1, 1980, and an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam is equipped with one valve outlet gate, but there are no associated structures or locks. While there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, the state agency responsible for regulation, inspection, enforcement, and permitting of the dam is the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). Overall, SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-05 plays a crucial role in managing flood risk and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK CAVALRY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
476 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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-Cavalry Creek Site-05