Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014b Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b is a state-regulated dam located in Caney, Oklahoma, within Coal County.
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Summary
Built in 1968 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans a length of 950 feet along the TR-WALNUT BRANCH river or stream. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a maximum storage capacity of 592 acre-feet and a normal storage of 62 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and no specific risk management measures or inundation maps prepared. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection recorded was in 1980. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, this structure warrants attention and potential updates to its emergency action plan to meet guidelines and ensure the safety of surrounding areas in case of a flood event. The presence of a state regulatory agency (OWRB) overseeing permitting, inspection, and enforcement further emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and safety of this essential water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
592 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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-Delaware Creek Site-014b