Scs- Bitter Creek Site-18 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18, located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction along Bitter Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 2006 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 35 feet tall and spans 900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 279 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled and has a width of 2 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 167 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 is rated as a very high risk due to its location and the potential consequences of failure. The dam has not been assessed for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. While it has not been inspected since 2011, the state agency responsible for regulation, enforcement, and inspection is the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). With its critical role in flood risk reduction, the continued monitoring and maintenance of this dam are essential to ensure the safety and protection of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
BITTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.49 |
Nid Storage |
279 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
8cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
177cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
141cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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- Bitter Creek Site-18