Scs- Turkey Creek Site-8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Koehn Scs-Turkey Creek Site-10
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8, also known as Turkey Creek 8, is a state-owned water resource structure located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam was completed in 2011 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek. With a height of 33.2 feet and a capacity of 782 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Situated in the city of LAHOMA, this dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment has been rated as very high (1), highlighting the importance of its role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Although currently listed as having a low hazard potential, further inspections and risk management measures are essential to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of the SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 for the community and environment it serves.
With a drainage area of 2.16 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, the SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 provides valuable flood protection and water resource management in the region. As a state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to sustain its functionality and safeguard against potential hazards. The presence of this dam underscores the importance of strategic water infrastructure in managing climate-related challenges and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
2011 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
33.2 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
28.7 |
Drainage Area |
2.16 |
Nid Storage |
782 |
Structural Height |
33.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
7cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva
|
88cfs |
Cimarron River Near Waynoka
|
107cfs |
Cimarron River Near Dover
|
300cfs |
Medicine Lodge R Nr Kiowa
|
106cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
26cfs |
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- Turkey Creek Site-8