Scs-Salt Creek Site-24 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-24 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1964.
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Summary
The dam, primarily owned by the state, serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Salt Creek. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 1550 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 952 acre-feet and a normal storage of 254 acre-feet. The spillway, with a controlled design and a width of 2 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 1670 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not rated in condition assessment, the risk assessment for SCS-Salt Creek Site-24 indicates a very high risk level. The dam is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures for the site are currently not available, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk mitigation. Overall, SCS-Salt Creek Site-24 presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, emphasizing the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment in safeguarding communities from flood hazards.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
952 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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-24