The SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-062, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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With a structural height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 32 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 388 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 895 cubic feet per second. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for the SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-062 indicates a very high risk level. The dam has not been inspected since January 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," and there is no emergency action plan in place. While the dam meets state permitting and inspection requirements, there is a need for updated assessments and emergency preparedness to mitigate the identified risk factors associated with this structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an opportunity for further study and potential risk management measures.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1195 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
388 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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