Scs-Salt Creek Site-16 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-16, located in Trousdale, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, providing critical protection to the surrounding area. With a spillway type of "Controlled" and a maximum discharge of 825 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow along the TR-Aurora Creek.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, SCS-Salt Creek Site-16 is in fair condition and undergoes regular inspections by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features a valve outlet gate and is equipped to handle emergency situations, although specific emergency action plans and risk assessment details are currently not available. With a very high risk rating and a history of modifications to enhance its functionality, this dam serves as a vital component of the region's water resource management infrastructure, addressing the pressing challenges of flood control and water conservation in the area.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-AURORA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
183 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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-16