Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-37 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Slick, Oklahoma, the SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-37 is a state-regulated Earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1960 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 1000 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 661 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential rating, this dam serves as a vital structure for managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area.
The dam is situated along the TR-Little Deep Fork Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB in Creek County, Oklahoma. Despite being last inspected in 1980, the dam remains in a not rated condition, with a very high risk assessment score of 1. With one valve outlet gate and a stone core foundation, the SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-37 serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Although it has not been modified in recent years, the dam continues to play a key role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-37 offers valuable insights into the management of water infrastructure in Oklahoma. With its strategic placement along the Little Deep Fork Creek, this dam showcases the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures and the role of state agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities against water-related hazards. Despite its age, the SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-37 remains a key component of the region's water management system, highlighting the ongoing need for regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its operational effectiveness.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE DEEP FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
661 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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-37