SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H05 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Garvin, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1972, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a length of 740 feet, providing storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Happy Hollow Creek, it serves to control water flow and reduce flood hazards in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H05 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and one outlet valve. Despite its last inspection dating back to 1980, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality in mitigating flood risks for the community of Maysville.
With a strong focus on flood risk reduction and emergency preparedness, this earth dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H05 serve as vital components in the broader effort to adapt to and mitigate the effects of a changing climate on water resources and infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
740 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAPPY HOLLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
92 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
North Criner Creek Near Criner
|
1cfs |
Washita River At Alex
|
241cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
335cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
29cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
208cfs |
Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah
|
18cfs |