Scs-Uncle John Creek Site-10
May 6, 2024
SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10, located in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Uncle John Creek. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 51 feet and has a length of 2150 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 4346 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair.
The site is subject to state inspection, regulation, and enforcement by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its stability and effectiveness in managing potential flood events. With a history of federal involvement through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
| Year_Completed | 1974 |
| Dam_Height | 51 |
| River_Or_Stream | UNCLE JOHN CREEK |
| Dam_Length | 2150 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 112 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 51 |
| Nid_Storage | 4346 |
| Structural_Height | 51 |
| Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Nid_Height | 51 |
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