Scs-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1953 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction on TR-Beaverdam Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 52 feet with a hydraulic height of 47 feet and a length of 1120 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1120 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 369 acre-feet.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 is very high, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and a single outlet gate for water release. While the last inspection date was in 1980, the dam is scheduled for inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained.
With its location in a high-risk area and the potential for significant water discharge during peak events, SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site intriguing for its design, purpose, and ongoing management efforts to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of nearby communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVERDAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Nid Storage |
1120 |
Structural Height |
52 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
52 |
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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-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1