SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, along Dry Creek.
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Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the region. With a height of 45 feet and a hydraulic height of 41 feet, it holds a maximum storage capacity of 492 acre-feet and a normal storage of 130 acre-feet across a surface area of 17 acres. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it has one valve outlet gate.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition during its last inspection in 2011, SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 presents a significant hazard potential due to its location and characteristics. The dam's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, which prompts the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued ability to mitigate flood risks effectively. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting the importance of regulatory oversight in safeguarding water resources and public safety in the area.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
492 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |