Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-016 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-016, located in Stephens, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-Wildhorse Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 1540 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1003 acre-feet and a normal storage of 267 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge of 2900 cfs, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-016 is classified as having very high risk due to its potential impact on the surrounding environment. The dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. While the condition is currently not rated, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region. With state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight from OWRB, this site exemplifies the importance of effective dam operations and maintenance in ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1540 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILDHORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
1003 |
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-016