Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-104 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-104, situated in Beckham County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1951 for flood risk reduction along the TR-East Fork of Sandstone Creek.
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Summary
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite being last inspected in 1980, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-104 remains in a not-rated condition assessment. The dam features a valve outlet and is surrounded by a drainage area capable of handling a maximum discharge of 1000 cubic feet per second. Although the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, leaving room for potential improvements in emergency preparedness and response.
Located in the city of Herring and falling under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District, this dam is a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-104 serves as a key structure in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the community.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK OF SANDSTONE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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-Sandstone Creek Site-104