Scs-caddo Creek Site -18
Scs-caddo Creek Site -18 is an earth dam located in Carter County, Oklahoma, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-caddo Creek Site -18
The primary purpose of Scs-caddo Creek Site -18 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Arbuckles Conservation District (state). It impounds the Rock Creek near Ardmore.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 248 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,377 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2011. That was 14 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | Ardmore |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.25845, -97.18131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,377 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,377 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,573 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 248 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,161 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ARBUCKLES CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00438 |
| Federal ID | OK00438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |