SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3, located in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-Broken Leg Creek.
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Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 40 feet with a length of 950 feet, providing a storage capacity of 214 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 718 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a hazard potential rated as low and a risk assessment indicating very high risk.
Managed by the Oklahoma state regulatory agency OWRB, SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 has not been inspected since 1980, with a planned inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. Despite the risk assessment highlighting the high risk associated with the dam, there is no information available on specific risk management measures or inundation maps prepared for the area. Overall, SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the importance of effective dam management and risk assessment in mitigating potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BROKEN LEG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
214 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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