SCS-Caddo Creek Site-08, located in Carter County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Spring Creek.
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Standing at a height of 53 feet, with a hydraulic height of 48 feet and a structural height of 53 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a NID storage capacity of 2278 acre-feet. The dam has a spillway type of 'Controlled' and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate, ensuring controlled water release.
With a hazard potential rated as 'Significant' and a condition assessment of 'Fair', SCS-Caddo Creek Site-08 presents a very high risk level, making it crucial for regular inspections, which are mandated every 3 years by the state regulatory agency, OWRB. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the available data, its condition and hazard potential indicate the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this critical infrastructure in managing water resources and climate-related risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
2278 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
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