Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-020 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-020 in Wellston, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-OPOSSUM CREEK.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 950 feet and a storage capacity of 317 acre-feet. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high, indicating the importance of proper management and maintenance.
Owned by the state and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While the condition assessment is not rated, inspections are conducted every five years, with the last recorded inspection dating back to 1980. The emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are not currently available, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.
With a risk level of very high and a history dating back to the 1960s, SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-020 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in Logan County, Oklahoma. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, understanding the details of this dam's design, construction, and current status is vital for ensuring its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OPOSSUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
317 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
24cfs |
North Canadian River Near Harrah
|
664cfs |
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc
|
366cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
66cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
465cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
498cfs |
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.
Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-020