Scs-Quapaw Creek Site-42 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-42, located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 1550 feet, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-HOGSHOOTER CREEK, a tributary in the Tulsa District. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's purpose is crucial in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

With a storage capacity of 247 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 315 cubic feet per second, the dam at SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-42 plays a vital role in flood control efforts in the region. It is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, the risk assessment indicates a very high level of risk, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of infrastructure like SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-42 is essential in managing the impact of extreme weather events on our environment.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

1550

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-HOGSHOOTER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

247

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.