Carl Leforce is a privately owned earth dam located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, designed for flood risk reduction along Rock Creek.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1950, this dam stands at 23 feet in height with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, and a length of 480 feet. It has a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 2035 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Carl Leforce has a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, it is considered to have a very high risk assessment due to its location and design. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its integrity and effectiveness in flood control measures.
Situated within the Fort Worth District, Carl Leforce serves as a vital infrastructure for the community of Shults, providing protection against potential flooding events. Its historical significance and ongoing role in water resource management make it a noteworthy structure for those interested in climate resilience and flood risk reduction initiatives.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
212 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Mountain Fork Near Eagletown
|
555cfs |
Little River Blw Lukfata Creek
|
177cfs |
Little River Near Horatio
|
608cfs |
Glover River Near Glover
|
51cfs |
Red River Near De Kalb
|
792cfs |
Saline River Near Lockesburg
|
14cfs |