Scs-Roaring Creek Site-002 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-002, located in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the TR-Roaring Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this dam stands at 33 feet tall with a length of 700 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 569 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, this dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential and very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Roaring Creek Site-002 has not been inspected since January 1980. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not clearly defined. With a maximum discharge rate of 1570 cubic feet per second, the importance of regular inspections and maintenance for this structure cannot be overstated. As climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the proper management of water resources like SCS-Roaring Creek Site-002 is crucial for protecting downstream communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROARING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
569 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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-Roaring Creek Site-002