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SCS-Rush Creek Site-022 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Purdy, Oklahoma, specifically designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Rush Creek.
Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a structural height of 42 feet. With a storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a spillway type of "Controlled" with a spillway width of 1 foot.
Despite its age, SCS-Rush Creek Site-022 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has not undergone any modifications since its completion. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and is inspected every 5 years by the state regulatory agency, OWRB. With its strategic location and design, SCS-Rush Creek Site-022 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it a significant asset in Oklahoma's water resource and climate management efforts.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
216 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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