Scs-Quapaw Creek Site-30 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-30, located in Meeker, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 42 feet and spanning 900 feet in length, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels in the TR-Quapaw Creek. With a storage capacity of 1031 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1100 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-30 is considered to have a very high risk level due to its location and potential impact in the event of a failure. Although the dam's condition has not been assessed, it is under state jurisdiction with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board serving as the regulatory agency. While the last inspection was conducted in 1980, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Additionally, emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are currently not documented, indicating the need for further preparedness and mitigation efforts to address potential risks associated with the dam.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-QUAPAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
1031 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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-Quapaw Creek Site-30