Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-18 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-18 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Turner, Oklahoma, along TR-Simon Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this flood risk reduction structure stands at a height of 37 feet and has a storage capacity of 458 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one outlet gate, the dam serves its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively.
Owned by the state of Oklahoma and regulated by the OWRB, SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-18 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam has undergone inspections every 5 years since its last inspection in 1980. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains an essential infrastructure for managing water resources in Love County, Oklahoma.
The location of SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-18, its design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and its operational efficiency make it a vital component in the state's water resource management system. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a history of reliable performance, this earth dam ensures the safety and protection of the surrounding community and ecosystem along TR-Simon Creek.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1040 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIMON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
458 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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-Lower Bayou Creek Site-18