SCS-Boggy Creek Site-01, located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 950 feet. It has a storage capacity of 292 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 104 acre-feet, serving as a crucial flood control structure for the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Boggy Creek Site-01 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite being last inspected in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, the risk assessment for this site indicates a very high risk level. The dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1120 cubic feet per second, providing vital protection against potential flooding events in the area.
With its strategic location on the TR-Boggy Creek, SCS-Boggy Creek Site-01 plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in Washita County, Oklahoma. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained infrastructure like this earth dam becomes even more significant in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the devastating effects of flooding.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOGGY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
292 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |