Scs-Kickapoo Nations Site-04 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Logsdon Felix D Bomer
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
SCS-Kickapoo Nations Site-04 in Luther, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1986 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-SMITH CR river.
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Summary
This significant dam stands at a height of 40 feet, with a storage capacity of 1073 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.5 square miles. Despite a fair condition assessment, the dam has a very high risk potential and is inspected every 3 years to ensure public safety.
Located in the Tulsa District and owned by the state of Oklahoma, SCS-Kickapoo Nations Site-04 has a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. The dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, spans a length of 1150 feet and covers a surface area of 34 acres. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2632 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from flooding events. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the engineering and regulatory efforts that go into maintaining and operating this essential infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SMITH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
3.5 |
Nid Storage |
1073 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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-Kickapoo Nations Site-04