Scs-Bitter Creek Site-04 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Bitter Creek Site-04 in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1974 for flood risk reduction along TR-W.
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Summary
Bitter Creek. This dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 36 feet, designed to hold a maximum storage capacity of 403 acre-feet. With a spillway type of controlled and a low hazard potential, it serves as a key structure in managing water resources in the area.
Owned and operated by the state, this dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, the risk assessment for this dam is very high (1). With a single valve outlet gate and a surface area of 23 acres, SCS-Bitter Creek Site-04 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the important role this dam plays in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1340 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-W. BITTER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Nid Storage |
403 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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-Bitter Creek Site-04