SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-092 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Davis, Oklahoma, along the TR-Salt Creek.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 48 feet and a length of 1120 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 646 acre-feet and a normal storage of 121 acre-feet. The dam has a significant hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-092 features a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. While the last inspection took place in June 2011 with a frequency of every 3 years, the risk assessment for this dam is categorized as very high (1). Being situated in a region prone to flooding, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential risks and protecting the surrounding environment and communities. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in Oklahoma would find this site to be a fascinating study in effective flood risk reduction infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
646 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
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