Scs-Spring Creek Site-002 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Scs-Spring Creek Site-102 Chickasha
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
SCS-Spring Creek Site-002, located in Verden, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1973, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 39 feet with a hydraulic height of 37 feet and a length of 1040 feet. With a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, this dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Despite being rated as low hazard potential, this dam has a very high risk assessment due to its importance in flood risk reduction. However, the condition assessment is currently not rated, and the last inspection dates back to 1980. With regular inspections every 5 years and a controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot, this dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate for water release. While there are no associated structures with this dam, its location in Caddo County, Oklahoma, on the TR-Spring Creek river system underscores its significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
In the realm of water resource management and climate adaptation, SCS-Spring Creek Site-002 plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the surrounding communities. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam stands as a testament to effective engineering design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain this dam, its strategic location and design elements make it a key component in the overall water management infrastructure of the Tulsa District in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1040 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
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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-Spring Creek Site-002