SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-15 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Bunch, Oklahoma, along Malloy Creek.
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Built in 1970 by USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 54 feet and a length of 950 feet, it has a storage capacity of 2243.9 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a slide gate for water release.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-15 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. It has a very high risk rating, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. With its critical role in flood risk reduction for the area, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Adair County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
MALLOY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
54 |
Drainage Area |
3.25 |
Nid Storage |
2243.9 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
54 |
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