SCS-Oak Creek Site-005, also known as Oak Creek Site No 5, is a state-regulated water supply dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma.
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Owned by the state and designed by USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet with a hydraulic height of 55 feet. Completed in 1968, it serves the primary purpose of water supply for the area, with a storage capacity of 3656 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1578 acre-feet.
With a spillway type of Controlled and a hazard potential rated as High, this dam on Gyp Creek has a fair condition assessment as of its last inspection in 2011. It has a very high risk assessment rating and is under the regulatory oversight of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam's outlet includes a single valve, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 11550 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, SCS-Oak Creek Site-005 continues to play a crucial role in providing water resources for the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for water supply and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
GYP CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
135 |
Hydraulic Height |
55 |
Drainage Area |
10.1 |
Nid Storage |
3656 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |