Scs-Salt Creek Site-41 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-41 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Bruno Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 20 feet and a length of 840 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. It is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high due to its age and the absence of recent condition assessments. The last inspection date recorded was in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment, emergency action plan preparedness, or inundation mapping.
SCS-Salt Creek Site-41 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, as it exemplifies the challenges of managing aging infrastructure for flood risk reduction in a high-risk environment. The dam's limited maintenance history and outdated inspection records raise concerns about its long-term reliability and the effectiveness of its risk management measures. Further investigation and potential upgrades may be necessary to ensure the safety and resilience of this critical water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUNO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
134 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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-41