Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-15 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-15, located in Love County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1979.
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Summary
With a height of 43 feet and a length of 1300 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water storage. Its primary purpose is listed as "Other", indicating its versatility in managing water resources in the area.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its age, it has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, highlighting the importance of its role in managing water flow and mitigating potential risks to the surrounding communities. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, demonstrating its capability to handle high discharge levels.
Although last inspected in 1980, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and meets regulatory guidelines for its operation. With its strategic location on TR-SIMON CR and its substantial storage capacity of 1118 acre-feet, SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-15 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam to be a fascinating example of sustainable infrastructure design and management.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIMON CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Nid Storage |
1118 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
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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-15