Scs-Salt Creek Site-06 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-06 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1963.
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Summary
This dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Cottonwood Creek, with a structure height of 30 feet and a length of 1200 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 636 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 105 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high, signaling the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one outlet valve. Although last inspected in 1980, the dam has an established inspection frequency of 5 years, indicating a commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam is operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and falls under state jurisdiction, with oversight provided by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
In light of its critical role in flood risk reduction and the high-risk assessment, continued attention to the maintenance and monitoring of SCS-Salt Creek Site-06 is essential. With the potential for significant consequences in the event of failure, collaboration between state agencies, the USDA NRCS, and local stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
636 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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-Salt Creek Site-06