SCS-Boggy Creek Site-22, 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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Completed in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 675 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Boggy Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma, features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is classified as "Very High (1)", indicating the importance of effective risk management measures. With a history of state inspection, enforcement, and permitting, SCS-Boggy Creek Site-22 remains a crucial structure for flood control in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam site to be a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in action.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
7cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
North Fork Red River Near Carter
|
21cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |