SCS-Butler Laterals Site-005, located in Custer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a structural height of 42 feet and a hydraulic height of 38 feet. It has a length of 800 feet and a storage capacity of 365 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of one valve. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Butler Laterals Site-005 indicates a very high risk level (1). The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and it is currently not inspected regularly, with the last recorded inspection dating back to January 1, 1980.
Although lacking recent inspection data, the SCS-Butler Laterals Site-005 remains an important infrastructure for flood risk management in the area. As a federally owned dam managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, its operational and safety measures should be regularly assessed and updated to ensure the continued protection of the surrounding community and water resources.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
365 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |