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SCS-Criner Creek Site-013 is a state-regulated dam located in McClain County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Payne.
Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 2000 feet in length along Panther Creek. The dam serves as a critical flood risk reduction measure for the area, with a maximum storage capacity of 1213 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 258 acre-feet.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, SCS-Criner Creek Site-013 is regularly inspected, regulated, and enforced by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water release, with the ability to handle a maximum discharge of 1585 cfs. With a risk assessment rating of 'Very High (1)', the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unreported. Overall, this dam presents a captivating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricate interplay between infrastructure, regulation, and natural disaster mitigation in Oklahoma.
North Criner Creek Near Criner
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0cfs |
Washita River At Alex
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176cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
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17cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
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172cfs |
Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah
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5cfs |
Canadian River At Norman
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113cfs |
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
1213 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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