SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-1, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1959.
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The dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 2400 feet, with a storage capacity of 1676 acre-feet and a normal storage of 453 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, as it helps manage water levels in the Broken Leg Creek, a tributary of the South Canadian River.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam has a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent inspections. With a maximum discharge capacity of 4400 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find this site intriguing for its historical significance and its impact on local hydrology and flood control efforts.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
BROKEN LEG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
1676 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |