SCS-Bear Creek Site-003 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Custer, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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Completed in 1970, this dam stands at 29 feet high and has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam features a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate for water release when necessary.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Bear Creek Site-003 is considered to have a very high risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, with the last inspection taking place in 1980. While the emergency action plan status is unknown, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unclear. Overall, SCS-Bear Creek Site-003 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in its local area, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
3790 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
31cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
8cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |