Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-09 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
The SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-09 in Turner, Oklahoma, is a state-owned flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1976.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a hydraulic height of 38 feet, with a storage capacity of 536 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction along the TR-Simon Creek, providing protection to the surrounding Love County area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this structure is classified as very high, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-09 plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flooding in the region.
Located in the Fort Worth District of Oklahoma, this dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are yet to be fully developed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like the SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-09 is vital in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring the resilience of our water systems in the face of increasing risks and uncertainties.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1290 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIMON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
536 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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-09