Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-32 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 037032 Oknoname 037033
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-32, located in Creek, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1960 for flood risk reduction along TR-Catfish Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 22 feet and a length of 675 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 444 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1110 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single outlet gate for water release.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-32 ranks it as very high, indicating the need for proactive risk management measures. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. While the dam is state-permitted, inspected, and enforced, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency action planning, as details on preparedness, contact information, and inundation maps are lacking.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-32 serves as an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk management. As the debate over the resilience of aging dams continues, this site raises important questions about the effectiveness of current regulatory practices and the need for comprehensive emergency response plans in the face of increasing climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CATFISH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
444 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-32