Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-037 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-037, located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1962 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Black Bear Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 30 feet and a length of 1110 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 297 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2380 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, making it a crucial structure for managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area.
Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-037 ranks it as very high due to its location and potential impact in case of a failure. However, the condition assessment of the dam is currently marked as "Not Rated," with the last inspection date dating back to 1980. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. With its strategic placement and importance for flood control, this site serves as a significant water resource infrastructure in the region, overseen by state agencies to safeguard the surrounding communities from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1110 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
297 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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-037