Scs-Sandy Creek Site-07 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Sandy Creek Site-07, located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along East Days Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 1101 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 104 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, 1 foot wide, is controlled to manage the maximum discharge of 3600 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety of nearby residents in the city of Ada.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment of fair, SCS-Sandy Creek Site-07 has been inspected regularly by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure for the safety and well-being of communities in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
EAST DAYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
1101 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
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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-07