SCS-Boggy Creek Site-29, located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, completed in 1966, stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 1410 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 565 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 161 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Boggy Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma, has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential.
Despite being last inspected in 1980 and not currently rated for condition assessment, SCS-Boggy Creek Site-29 remains under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols in place. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high (1), emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. With a valve outlet gate and a history of very high risk, this site serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in managing flood risk along Boggy Creek and ensuring the safety of nearby communities in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1410 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
565 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
7cfs |