Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-52 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Edna, Oklahoma, the SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-52 is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1960 by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 1190 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 402 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, serving the TR-Browns Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, signaling the need for close monitoring and potential risk management measures. The condition of the dam has not been assessed or rated recently, with the last inspection date recorded in 1980. However, the state agency responsible for regulatory oversight, OWRB, conducts regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure the dam's safety and compliance with state regulations.
With its strategic location and crucial role in flood risk reduction, the SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-52 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate management in Creek, Oklahoma. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and management of such structures become increasingly important to ensure the safety and resilience of communities downstream.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1190 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BROWNS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
402 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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-52