Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-36 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-36 in Hughes, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1958, this dam stands at 27 feet high with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a length of 1750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Tiger Creek, this structure serves as a crucial component of the flood control system in the area, with a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential.

Despite its age, SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-36 has not been rated for its condition as of yet, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. The structure features a single valve outlet gate and falls under the jurisdiction and regulatory oversight of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. With a very high risk assessment rating, this dam remains a critical asset for managing flood risks in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and condition of structures like SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-36 is essential for ensuring the resilience and safety of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

1750

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-TIGER CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

168

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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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