Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-040 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-040, located in TATUMS, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 40 feet, with a length of 1590 feet and a storage capacity of 1488 acre-feet. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is classified as being in "Very High (1)" risk due to its critical importance in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the last inspection dates back to 1980, the dam's emergency action plan status, condition assessment, and risk management measures are currently not rated or documented. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam's primary purpose remains flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure to protect the surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential inundation events.
Despite its age and limited recent documentation, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-040 represents a crucial piece of infrastructure in Stephens County, Oklahoma. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and monitoring the condition and risk profile of such dams is essential in ensuring their continued effectiveness and safety in mitigating flood risks and protecting local communities and environments from potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1590 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
67 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
1488 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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-Wildhorse Creek Site-040