SCS-Bear Creek Site-007, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Turtle Creek.
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Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 48 feet and has a storage capacity of 505 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 124 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1.82 square miles, the dam's controlled spillway has a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being in fair condition according to the last inspection in 2011, SCS-Bear Creek Site-007 has a significant hazard potential and is classified as a very high-risk structure. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the data, highlighting potential areas for improvement in terms of safety and preparedness. Overall, this site serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure in Custer County, Oklahoma, and plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
3950 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
1.82 |
Nid Storage |
505 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
31cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
8cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Canadian River At Bridgeport
|
126cfs |