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SCS-Winter Creek Site-01, located in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks along Winter Creek.
With a height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 31 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 1,095 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 229 acre-feet. The dam spans 1,420 feet in length and has a controlled spillway width of 2 feet, with a maximum discharge of 4,171 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, SCS-Winter Creek Site-01 is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2011. The dam is inspected every 3 years, and emergency action plans are in place to mitigate risks associated with its operation. With a very high risk assessment rating, this dam plays a critical role in managing water resources and protecting communities downstream from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Winter Creek Site-01 to be a noteworthy structure that contributes to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
Washita River At Alex
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176cfs |
North Criner Creek Near Criner
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0cfs |
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5cfs |
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113cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
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17cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
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172cfs |
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1420 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
WINTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
1095 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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Scs-Winter Creek Site-01
Scs-Winter Creek Site-02
Scs-Winter Creek Site-04
Windburn Mary M
Scs-Winter Creek Site-01a
Scs-Winter Creek Site-01b
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