Scs-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K3, located in Murray, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Kickapoo Sandy Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a structural height of 39 feet, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a length of 1480 feet. With a storage capacity of 928 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a spillway type of Controlled with a width of 2 feet.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam site is very high, with a DSAC assigned date not provided. The condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," with the last inspection date dating back to 1980. However, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state regulatory agency OWRB, with state permitting and inspection processes in place. Congressman Tom Cole (R) represents the area in the U.S. Congress, and the dam site is under the jurisdiction of the state of Oklahoma.
In summary, SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K3 is a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Kickapoo Sandy Creek in Oklahoma. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, with the state regulatory agency overseeing its operations and enforcement. With its low hazard potential but high risk assessment, continued monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource structure.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1480 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
KICKAPOO SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
928 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
319cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
57cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
28cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
193cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
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Scs-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K3