Scs-Bitter Creek Site-06 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
SCS-Bitter Creek Site-06, located in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the W.
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Summary
Bitter Creek. The dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 31 feet, spanning a length of 910 feet. It has a storage capacity of 524 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 133 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 820 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not currently assessed for condition, the dam poses a very high risk according to the data provided, with a risk assessment ranking of 1 on a scale of 1 to 5. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway measuring 1 foot in width and a single valve outlet gate. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The regulatory agency overseeing the dam is the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), ensuring that the state-mandated permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements are met to maintain the safety and integrity of the structure.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
W. BITTER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
524 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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-06