SCS-Sugar Creek Site-038, located in Gracemont, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1970, this structure stands at 21 feet high with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a length of 1020 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 706 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial asset for managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Sugar Creek Site-038 has not been rated for condition assessment and has not been inspected since January 1980. The risk assessment for this site is classified as very high, signaling a potential need for updated emergency action plans and risk management measures. With the dam being under state jurisdiction and permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of this critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |
Washita River At Anadarko
|
121cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Canadian River At Bridgeport
|
126cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fort Cobb - Area 3
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Fort Cobb - Area 4
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Catfish Cove Campground
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Sunset Cove Campgrounds/ Ft Cobb SP
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Goose Feather Campground
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Caddo Hill Campground
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