SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-25, located in Mountain View, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam on the TR-Rainy Mountain Creek serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a structural height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 485 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 93 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.
With a controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-25 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being inspected since 1980, the dam remains operational and meets the guidelines for emergency action plans. The risk assessment for this site is very high, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this flood control structure in Kiowa County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1680 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAINY MOUNTAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
485 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |