Scs-Salt Creek Site-19 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-19, a state-owned structure located in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, stands as a testament to the collaboration between the USDA NRCS and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
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Summary
Built in 1961, this earth dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure along the TR-Salt Creek, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 1250 feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam boasts a very high risk assessment rating, emphasizing the importance of its maintenance and oversight.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet and a normal storage of 38 acre-feet. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this structure ensures the protection of the surrounding area from potential inundation. While the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, its inspection frequency of 5 years reflects a commitment to proactive monitoring and management.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, sites like SCS-Salt Creek Site-19 play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between state and federal agencies in safeguarding against the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
230 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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-19