SCS-Rush Creek Site-012r in Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Located in Grady County, near the city of Bailey, this dam on TR-Rush Creek has a height of 45 feet and a length of 820 feet, providing a storage capacity of 456 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and low hazard potential, this dam has a very high risk assessment ranking.
Despite being last inspected in 1980, SCS-Rush Creek Site-012r has an inspection frequency of 5 years and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam is classified as low risk and meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's very high risk assessment level suggests a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this flood control structure in the face of potential climate challenges and water resource management concerns.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
820 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
456 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Taylor Lake
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Clear Creek Lake
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Fuqua Lake
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