SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-12, located in Adair, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Fat Horse Hollow river.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 48 feet and a length of 1075 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 760 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release management.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-12 is classified as having a very high risk, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment and has not been inspected since January 1, 1980. Emergency action preparedness, risk assessment, and risk management measures for the site are currently not available, highlighting potential areas for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the dam in the face of increasing climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1075 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
FAT HORSE HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
329 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
20cfs |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |
Lee Creek At Short
|
28cfs |
Baron Fork At Eldon
|
72cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Lee Creek Near Short
|
97cfs |