Scs-Carney Creek Site-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

SCS-Carney Creek Site-1, located in Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 1260 feet, providing storage of up to 3558 acre-feet of water on Carney Creek. The dam's spillway, with a controlled design, has a width of 1 foot and a maximum discharge capacity of 1534 cubic feet per second.

With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment ranking, SCS-Carney Creek Site-1 is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has a designated emergency action plan for potential incidents. The site is located within the jurisdiction of the OWRB and is overseen by the state of Oklahoma for permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. For enthusiasts of water resources and climate, SCS-Carney Creek Site-1 represents a significant infrastructure project aimed at mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

1260

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

CARNEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

411

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

6.74

Nid Storage

3558

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.