Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-039 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-039, also known as Lake Fuqua, is a state-owned earth dam located in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Black Bear Creek. Standing at a height of 51 feet and a length of 1915 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 30,120 acre-feet and a normal storage of 21,100 acre-feet, making it a crucial structure for water resource management in the region.
Despite its age, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-039 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While last inspected in 1980, the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years and is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 4 feet and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. With its very high risk assessment rating, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential infrastructure for the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-039 presents an intriguing case study in dam engineering and management. With its stone core and soil foundation, this earth dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks along the Black Bear Creek. As efforts continue to assess and address its risk factors, the importance of maintaining this structure for water resource sustainability in Stephens County, Oklahoma, cannot be understated.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1915 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1500 |
Hydraulic Height |
51 |
Nid Storage |
30120 |
Structural Height |
51 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
51 |
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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-039