Scs-Bitter Creek Site-22 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Bitter Creek Site-22, located in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-EAST SPRING CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1974, this dam stands at 17 feet high with a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Bitter Creek Site-22 is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a very high risk level due to its location and potential impact on downstream areas in the event of failure. With a single valve outlet gate, this dam is designed to efficiently manage water flow and reduce the risk of overflowing.
Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Bitter Creek Site-22 indicates a very high level of risk, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its strategic location in Grady County and oversight by the OWRB, this earth dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
97 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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-22