SCS-Boggy Creek Site-12a is a state-owned dam located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, along TR-South Boggy Creek.
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Constructed in 1965 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 29 feet tall and spans 890 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 217 acre-feet and a normal storage of 95 acre-feet, the primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Boggy Creek Site-12a has a low hazard potential and is rated as not yet assessed for condition. Despite being last inspected in 1980, this dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate featuring a single valve. While the risk assessment for this site is very high, it remains in operation and meets state regulations for inspection and enforcement.
Though lacking recent data updates and inspections, SCS-Boggy Creek Site-12a continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-South Boggy Creek. As a crucial infrastructure in Washita County, Oklahoma, this dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
890 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
217 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
31cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
7cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
15cfs |
North Fork Red River Near Carter
|
26cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
18cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
3cfs |