Scs-Sandy Creek Site-32 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Sandy Creek Site-32 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pontotoc, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-CANADIAN SANDY CR.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 31 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 1130 feet and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Although last inspected in 1980, this low hazard potential dam has not been rated for its current condition. However, it is noted to have a very high risk assessment level of 1. With one valve outlet gate, the dam is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB. Located in the Tulsa District, the SCS-Sandy Creek Site-32 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, ensuring the safety of communities in the event of high discharge levels from the TR-CANADIAN SANDY CR.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1130 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANADIAN SANDY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
330 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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-32