Scs-Rush Creek Site-104 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rush Creek Site-104, located in Bailey, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, the dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Fourmile Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Rush Creek Site-104 is a critical infrastructure for flood control in Grady County, Oklahoma. The dam has a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, with a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in 1980. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to monitor its safety and integrity.
The dam at SCS-Rush Creek Site-104 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flood risks, with the potential to store up to 109 acre-feet of water. As a state-owned structure, it is subject to state regulations and oversight to ensure its continued functionality and safety. With proper maintenance and monitoring, this earth dam will continue to serve as a crucial component of the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FOURMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
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-Rush Creek Site-104