Scs-Sandy Creek Site-06 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Sandy Creek Site-06, located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands 27 feet tall and spans 820 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 249 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-EAST DAYS CR, has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential.
Despite being last inspected in 1999 and not currently rated for condition assessment, SCS-Sandy Creek Site-06 is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in case of failure. The dam is equipped with one valve outlet gate and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. With a risk management plan yet to be developed, enthusiasts of water resources and climate monitoring may find this site intriguing for further study and assessment to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
820 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST DAYS CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
249 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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-06