Scs-Salt Creek Site-15 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-15, located in Trousdale, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated water resource managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
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Summary
This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 24 feet and was completed in 1961 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Aurora Creek. With a storage capacity of 263 acre-feet and a spillway width of 1 foot, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite being constructed over half a century ago, SCS-Salt Creek Site-15 continues to serve its primary purpose effectively. The dam, with a high hazard potential, has not been rated for its current condition but is inspected by state agencies regularly. While the last inspection was conducted in 1980, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unclear. However, its risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and monitoring this critical infrastructure to ensure the safety of the community and environment it serves.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data for SCS-Salt Creek Site-15 provides valuable insight into the infrastructure and management of a key flood risk reduction system in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. With its noteworthy design features, storage capacity, and risk assessment, this dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety in the management of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-AURORA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
263 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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-15