Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-18 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-18, located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1959 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 1300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 525 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cavalry Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-18 is considered to have a very high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for operational control. Although the last inspection date was in 1980, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently labeled as "Not Rated," indicating that further evaluation may be necessary to determine its structural integrity and safety.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
CAVALRY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
525 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
North Fork Red River Near Carter
|
21cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
7cfs |
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-18