Scs-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

The SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj3 in Washita, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.


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Summary

Completed in 1964, this dam stands at 32 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a length of 1180 feet. It has a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet and a normal storage of 49 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose effectively.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam has a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. Its spillway type is controlled with a width of 1 foot, and it is equipped with a valve outlet gate for water release. The dam has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Overall, the SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj3 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and protecting the surrounding communities and ecosystems along the Washita River.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1180

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-WASHITA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

313

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.