Scs-Salt Creek Site-12 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-12, located in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 517 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Aurora Creek, is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, SCS-Salt Creek Site-12 poses a very high risk due to its location and age. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. While the dam meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps.
Given its risk profile and lack of recent assessments, SCS-Salt Creek Site-12 warrants attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts. As climate change continues to impact water infrastructure, monitoring and maintenance of dams like this one will be crucial in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of increasing flood risks.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-AURORA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
517 |
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-Salt Creek Site-12