SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-042, also known as Spring Creek Lake, is a state-owned dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.
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Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and was completed in 1961 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Spring Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 877 acre-feet, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events with a low hazard potential rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-042 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water release, with a hydraulic height of 41 feet and a structural height of 45 feet. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and maintain the safety of the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1543 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
877 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Spring Creek Campground
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Spring Creek Dispersed Sites
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Black Kettle Campground
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Skipout
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Skipout Campground
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