Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Located in Okfuskee, Oklahoma, the SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B1 dam is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 940 feet. With a storage capacity of 551 acre-feet and a surface area of 21 acres, the dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction along the TR-Buckeye Creek.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), the SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B1 dam boasts a low hazard potential but is classified as having a very high risk due to its critical function. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam has not been rated in terms of condition assessment, but is subject to regular inspections every five years. Despite its age, this essential structure continues to serve its primary purpose effectively and efficiently, safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

940

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-BUCKEYE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

551

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.