Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-16 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-16 in Love, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.3 square miles. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water control.
Located on the TR-Simon Creek and overseen by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite being inspected last in 1980, it is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 450 cubic feet per second, serving as a crucial infrastructure to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a very high risk rating and a history of federal funding through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-16 remains a key player in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIMON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
540 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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-16