SCS-Caddo Creek Site-27, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Henry House Creek.
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Built in 1969, this dam stands at a structural height of 77 feet and spans a length of 1540 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 3056 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 2 feet, and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a risk assessment indicating a very high risk level, the condition assessment of SCS-Caddo Creek Site-27 is currently deemed fair. The dam has not been modified in recent years and was last inspected in November 2011. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not explicitly mentioned in the provided data, the dam's state-regulated status ensures that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity and mitigate potential risks. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Caddo Creek Site-27 presents an opportunity to study the management and maintenance of a critical infrastructure designed to protect against flooding in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1540 |
Dam Height |
77 |
River Or Stream |
HENRY HOUSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
69 |
Nid Storage |
3056 |
Structural Height |
77 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
77 |
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