Scs-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-020 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-020, located in Haileyville, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve as a flood risk reduction measure along the Brushy Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1982, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 469 acre-feet and a drainage area of 832 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water regulation. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The site also lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, raising concerns about emergency preparedness and response in case of a catastrophic event.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-020 presents an intriguing case study of a vital flood control infrastructure in rural Oklahoma. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the effectiveness and resilience of such dams become increasingly crucial for safeguarding communities and ecosystems against flooding risks. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a critical line of defense in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation, highlighting the significance of sustainable water resource management and infrastructure planning in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
832 |
Nid Storage |
469 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kiamichi River Near Clayton
|
182cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Antlers
|
231cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
1cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-020