Scs-Salt Creek Site-23 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-23, located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Salt Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this dam stands at 21 feet in height and spans a length of 920 feet, providing a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment.
Despite its age, SCS-Salt Creek Site-23 continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, with a maximum discharge capacity of 667 cubic feet per second. Although last inspected in 1980, this dam has a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, ensuring its continued safety and functionality. With a risk assessment rating of very high (1), there is a need for proper risk management measures to be implemented to mitigate potential hazards associated with this dam.
Enthusiasts of water resource and climate management will find interest in the technical details and operational aspects of SCS-Salt Creek Site-23. As a key structure in the flood risk reduction system along TR-Salt Creek, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation events. With proper regulatory oversight and inspection protocols in place, this dam stands as a testament to successful water resource management in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
920 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
171 |
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-23