SCS-Butler Laterals Site-006, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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This 40-foot high dam has a stone core and soil foundation, with a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 960 cubic feet per second. The dam spans 1100 feet in length and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Butler Laterals Site-006 indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and no specific risk management measures mentioned. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, and its condition is currently listed as not rated. Emergency action preparedness, including the existence of an Emergency Action Plan and contact information, is not documented for this site.
Overall, SCS-Butler Laterals Site-006 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, but its outdated inspection and risk assessment data highlight the need for further evaluation and potential updates to ensure the safety and efficiency of this water resource structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |