SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-086 in Garvin, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 1620 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 441 acre-feet. Located on TR-Salt Creek, this controlled spillway dam with a low hazard potential is inspected every 5 years by the OWRB to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," its risk assessment is classified as "Very High (1)" due to its critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Despite being a low hazard potential structure, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the available data. With a valve outlet gate and a stone core foundation, the SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-086 serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region, under the oversight of the state regulatory agency and the USDA NRCS.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1620 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
441 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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