Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-01 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Strate Diamondhead Corp
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
The SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-01 in Love, Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Bayou Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1990, this dam stands at 45 feet high with a length of 1430 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2145 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 4.7 square miles. It features a controlled spillway, valve outlet gates, and has a hazard potential rated as high with a fair condition assessment.
Located within the Fort Worth District of the USACE, this dam has a very high risk assessment rating and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections with a frequency of one year to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures. With a designated emergency action plan in place and a risk management strategy in consideration, the SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-01 remains a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region while maintaining a balance between water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
1430 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
4.7 |
Nid Storage |
2145 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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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-01