Scs-Salt Creek Site-21 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Located in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, the SCS-Salt Creek Site-21 dam stands as a testament to successful flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 940 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Salt Creek, providing essential protection to the surrounding community of PEARSON.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not yet assessed for its condition, the SCS-Salt Creek Site-21 remains a crucial component of flood management in the region. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 940 cubic feet per second, further enhancing its effectiveness in flood control.
Although last inspected in 1980, the SCS-Salt Creek Site-21 remains a critical infrastructure in the area's flood risk reduction strategy. With a very high risk assessment rating and state jurisdiction ensuring proper management, this dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the community against the potential dangers of flooding along the TR-Salt Creek. Its historical significance and ongoing operational importance make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
940 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
208 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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-21