Scs-Quapaw Creek Site-31 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-31, located in Meeker, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Wildhorse Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and a length of 1600 feet, with a storage capacity of 1267 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being categorized as low-hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-31 poses a very high risk due to its location and potential impact on downstream areas in the event of a breach. The dam currently has not been assessed for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. However, it is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
With its significant flood risk reduction capabilities and strategic location in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-31 serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in studying the dam's design, operational characteristics, and potential risk mitigation measures to enhance its overall effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
WILDHORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
1267 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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-Quapaw Creek Site-31