Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-23 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-23, located in Bristow, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1961, this dam measures 21 feet in height and spans 1540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 272 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it has a low hazard potential according to the data.

Despite its age, SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-23 has not been rated for its condition assessment since its last inspection in 1980. However, it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, with a assigned risk score of 1. Emergency preparedness, including the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), has not been updated or assessed. Overall, this site presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of aging infrastructure for flood risk reduction.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

1540

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE DEEP FORK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

272

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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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.