Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-029 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-029, located in Luther, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Coon Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 1900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1514 acre-feet and a surface area of 50 acres. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-029 indicates a very high risk rating. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and the last inspection took place in 1980, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. Emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, are not currently in place.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the structural integrity and risk management of dams like SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-029 is crucial for ensuring the safety and resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. The data highlights the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential risks and protect surrounding communities from flooding events.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1900

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

COON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

50

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

1514

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.
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