Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-08 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
The SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-08, located in Seminole, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1959, this dam stands at 22 feet in height and spans a length of 1460 feet, providing a storage capacity of 626 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled and equipped with a single valve, while its hazard potential is considered high with a fair condition assessment.
Situated on the TR-Wewoka Creek, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB in Oklahoma. Despite being a state-owned structure, there are no associated federal agencies involved in its funding, design, construction, or regulatory oversight. With a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)", the SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-08 requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the details of this dam's design, construction, and operational aspects intriguing, especially its flood risk reduction capabilities and storage capacity. The dam's location in Lima, Oklahoma, and its close proximity to the Tulsa District of the USACE add to its significance in managing water resources and addressing potential climate-related challenges in the area.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1460 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEWOKA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
626 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-08