Scs-Rock Creek Site-01 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

The SCS-Rock Creek Site-01 in Oklahoma, managed by the USDA NRCS, is a state-regulated dam located in Murray County, near the city of Dougherty.


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Summary

Built in 1964 for flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high and spans 950 feet in length along the TR-Guy Sandy Creek. With a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, it serves as a crucial structure in mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.

Despite its low hazard potential, the SCS-Rock Creek Site-01 has a very high risk assessment due to its age and lack of recent inspections. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Although it has not been rated for its condition, the dam is still operational and continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction. However, with the last inspection dating back to 1980, there is a growing need for regular assessments and potential maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of this vital water resource infrastructure.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

950

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-GUY SANDY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

201

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.