Scs-Oak Creek Site-101 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Oak Creek Site-101, also known as Oak Creek Site-101, is a state-owned dam located in Carnegie, Oklahoma, along the TR Oak Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Washita County region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Oak Creek Site-101 undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as a very high risk due to its critical role in flood risk reduction in the area. While its condition assessment is currently listed as not rated, efforts are being made to enhance emergency preparedness and risk management measures for this essential water resource infrastructure.
In the event of any emergencies or maintenance needs, the dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release. With a controlled spillway and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, SCS-Oak Creek Site-101 remains a vital component of the water management system in Washita, Oklahoma. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the state of this dam and its associated risks is crucial in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the local water supply and infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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-Oak Creek Site-101