Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-08 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-08, located in Love, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along TR-SIMON CREEK.
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Summary
This dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet and a normal storage of 62 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a hazard potential rated as low, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite being relatively old, SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-08 has not been assessed for its condition and its Emergency Action Plan status remains unknown. It is, however, inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection dating back to January 1, 1980. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high (1), highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a critical role in protecting the local community and surrounding areas from potential flood events, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to follow and support.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIMON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
245 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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-Lower Bayou Creek Site-08