Scs-Cow Creek Site-01b Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

SCS-Cow Creek Site-01b, located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with a height of 34 feet and a length of 1250 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1353 acre-feet and serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of SCS-Cow Creek Site-01b is listed as fair. The last inspection was conducted in October 2011, with a frequency of inspections every 3 years. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as very high, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management to ensure the safety and efficacy of its flood risk reduction function.

In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Cow Creek Site-01b stands as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. With its strategic location on TR-Cow Creek and a notable storage capacity, this earth dam represents a vital component of the water management system in Jefferson County. As efforts continue to mitigate the risk associated with high hazard potential, it is imperative to maintain regular inspections and implement necessary risk management measures to safeguard the community from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

1250

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TR-COW CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

1875

Nid Storage

1353

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.