Scs-Sandy Creek Site-02 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Sandy Creek Site-02 is a state-owned Earth dam located in Ada, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1965.
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Summary
This dam, situated on the TR-CANADIAN SANDY CR river, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a height of 47 feet and a length of 1900 feet. With a storage capacity of 1005 acre-feet and a normal storage of 81 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Sandy Creek Site-02 indicates a very high risk level. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with state regulation, inspection, and enforcement carried out by the OWRB. Although the condition assessment is not rated and the last inspection date dates back to 1980, it is reported that the dam meets state permitting requirements and is regularly inspected every 5 years.
With the presence of Tom Cole (R) as the representative for the area, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts are reminded of the importance of maintaining and managing dams like SCS-Sandy Creek Site-02 to mitigate flood risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities. Ongoing monitoring and updates to emergency action plans are essential to address the identified very high risk associated with this critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANADIAN SANDY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Nid Storage |
1005 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
47 |
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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-Sandy Creek Site-02