Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-16 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-16, located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-CAVALRY CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1959, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 1300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 386 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, this dam has a hazard potential rated as low, yet its risk assessment is categorized as very high, emphasizing the importance of its maintenance and management.
Despite not being federally owned or funded, SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-16 undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not been assessed for emergency action preparedness. However, with its risk level deemed very high, there is a need for the implementation of proper risk management measures and the preparation of inundation maps to mitigate potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an intriguing intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental risk management in the context of flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAVALRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
386 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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-Cavalry Creek Site-16