Scs-Little Washita River Site-41 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Little Washita River Site-41 is a state-owned earth dam located in Ninnekah, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-EAST BILLS CR stream.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 131 acre-feet. Its controlled spillway and valve outlet gate ensure effective water management during high discharge events, with a hazard potential rated as significant and a condition assessment deemed fair.
Managed by the Oklahoma State regulatory agency OWRB, SCS-Little Washita River Site-41 is inspected every three years to ensure its structural integrity and operational functionality. The dam's risk assessment is classified as very high, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness. With a strong focus on flood risk reduction, this site serves as a crucial component of water resource management in Grady County, Oklahoma, providing both environmental and safety benefits to the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST BILLS CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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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