Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-02 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Scs-Lower Bayou Creek Site-03 Strate
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-02, located in Love, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR Walnut Bayou.
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Summary
Completed in 1983, this dam stands at a height of 46 feet and has a length of 1560 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1491 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 157 acre-feet over a surface area of 25 acres. With a drainage area of 3.4 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2715 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 1 foot and an outlet gate comprising a single valve. Despite being assessed as having a fair condition, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. The risk assessment for SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-02 indicates a very high risk level, requiring ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure. With state inspections and enforcement in place, this dam remains a key asset in protecting the local community from the impacts of flooding and water resource management in Oklahoma.
Overall, SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-02 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Love, Oklahoma, under the regulatory oversight of OWRB and the primary design by USDA NRCS. With its strategic location along TR Walnut Bayou and its significant storage capacity, this earth dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and managing water resources in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-02 are essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water resources in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
1560 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
TR WALNUT BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
3.4 |
Nid Storage |
1491 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
46 |
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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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