SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-095, located in Garvin County, 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 33 feet high and spans 910 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Salt Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safe operation.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-095 poses a high risk in the event of failure. Emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated, indicating a potential area for improvement in risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 750 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam remains in fair condition, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality in mitigating flood risks for the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
193 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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335cfs |
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1cfs |
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241cfs |
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29cfs |
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208cfs |
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18cfs |