Scs-Cow Creek Site-14 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

SCS-Cow Creek Site-14 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Comanche, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1981, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 1610 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 377 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-EAST COW CR and falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

With a controlled spillway type and a hazard potential rated as low, SCS-Cow Creek Site-14 has a risk assessment of Very High (1). The dam features a valve outlet gate and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being non-federal, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with regulatory standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers valuable insight into the management and conservation of water resources in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

1610

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-EAST COW CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.89

Nid Storage

377

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.