SCS-Sugar Creek Site-003, located in Gracemont, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS for Flood Risk Reduction purposes on Yellow Creek.
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This dam has a height of 33 feet and a hydraulic height of 29 feet, with a storage capacity of 724 acre-feet. The dam spans 1310 feet in length and features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its age and condition.
The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's primary designer is the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and it is owned by the state of Oklahoma. The dam's outlet structure consists of one valve, and it has not been assessed for condition or emergency action plan preparedness since its last inspection in 1980. With a risk assessment rating of Very High (1), there is a pressing need for proper risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of SCS-Sugar Creek Site-003 in the face of potential climate-related challenges and water resource management issues.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1310 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
724 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |