SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103, located in Custer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1971 by USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-COMET CR.
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The dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, spanning a length of 390 feet and providing a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the site has been assigned a very high risk assessment due to its critical role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Managed by the OWRB and situated within the Tulsa District, SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the dam has not been inspected since 1980, it is designed to withstand the test of time with a stone core and soil foundation. Although its condition has not been rated, the site's risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness remain uncertain. With Congressman Frank D. Lucas representing the district, there is a push for increased oversight and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COMET CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |