SCS-Rush Creek Site-015, located in Purdy, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1964, this dam stands at a height of 61 feet and has a storage capacity of 4556 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1237 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Murry Creek, within the Tulsa District of Oklahoma, and is regulated by the OWRB.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Rush Creek Site-015 is noted to have a very high risk assessment rating of 1, indicating potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 4 feet and an outlet gate with one valve. While the last inspection took place in 1980, the dam is required to undergo inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures are up to standard.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Rush Creek Site-015 to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and flood control measures. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the Grady County area of Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1875 |
Dam Height |
61 |
River Or Stream |
MURRY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
151 |
Hydraulic Height |
58 |
Nid Storage |
4556 |
Structural Height |
61 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
61 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Clear Creek Lake
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Taylor Lake
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Fuqua Lake
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