Scs-Quapaw Creek Site-34 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-34, located in Meeker, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Quapaw Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 1100 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet and normal storage of 37 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway type and one valve outlet gate, the dam has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-34 has not been rated for its condition assessment and has not been inspected since January 1980. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. The surrounding area, with a surface area of 10 acres, benefits from the dam's structure in mitigating potential flood risks and managing water flow along the Quapaw Creek watershed. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this site to be an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of natural hazards.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-QUAPAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
318 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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-34