Scs-Salt Creek Site-34 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
SCS-Salt Creek Site-34, also known as Salt Creek Site-34, is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the POPSHEGO CR river or stream. With a height of 45 feet and a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by the state of Oklahoma and regulated by the OWRB, SCS-Salt Creek Site-34 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite being last inspected in 1980, this dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate to ensure efficient water management. The risk assessment for this dam is categorized as "Very High (1)", indicating the importance of proper maintenance and management to mitigate potential risks.
As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction, SCS-Salt Creek Site-34 is an essential component of the water resource management system in Pottawatomie County. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential floods and ensuring the safety and security of the local community. Despite its age, proper maintenance and regular inspections are essential to ensure the continued functionality and effectiveness of this important water resource structure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
POPSHEGO CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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-Salt Creek Site-34