Scs-Little Washita River Site-38 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Little Washita River Site-38 is a state-owned structure located in Ninnekah, Oklahoma, along the West Bills Creek.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 762 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 21 acres and has a controlled spillway to manage maximum discharge of 5274 cubic feet per second.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition, SCS-Little Washita River Site-38 poses a significant hazard potential due to its age and design. The dam has a very high risk rating of 1, indicating the need for regular inspections and risk management measures. The state regulatory agency, OWRB, oversees the permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this structure to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk mitigation, this site is a crucial component of the water resource infrastructure in Grady County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1190 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
WEST BILLS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
762 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
54 |
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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.
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