SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-35, located in Mountain View, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Rainy Mountain Creek.
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Completed in 1969, this dam stands at 26 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a length of 6840 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 625 acre-feet and normal storage of 158 acre-feet. The controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot ensures the safe discharge of water during high-flow events.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-35 indicates a very high risk level, requiring ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release, and while it has not been inspected since 1980, it is rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With the Oklahoma Water Resources Board as the state regulatory agency overseeing permitting, inspection, and enforcement, SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-35 plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the Kiowa County area.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
6840 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAINY MOUNTAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
625 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |