Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-09 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
The SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-09, located in Duke, Harmon County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This flood risk reduction structure on TR-Turkey Creek has a height of 21 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 254 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Although last inspected in 1988, this dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The surrounding area covers 27 acres with a normal storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The state of Oklahoma, along with the OWRB, regulates this structure and ensures that it meets all necessary inspection and enforcement requirements. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers a glimpse into the engineering and management of water infrastructure in rural Oklahoma, showcasing the importance of these structures in mitigating flood risks and managing water resources effectively.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1350 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
254 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-09