SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-07 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks along the Quartermaster Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this 38-foot high dam with a structural height of 38 feet and a length of 3913 feet serves a critical purpose in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. The dam has a storage capacity of 1029 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 327 acre-feet and a surface area of 46 acres.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-07's condition assessment is rated as fair, with a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and a valve outlet gate for water discharge. While the last inspection was conducted in January 2012, the dam is inspected every 3 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures remain in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure, conservation, and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
3913 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
QUATERMASTER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
46 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
1029 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |