SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-28 is a state-owned dam located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1959.
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The primary purpose of this Earth dam is flood risk reduction along the TR-CAVALRY CREEK. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 1150 feet, this dam has a NID storage capacity of 814 acre-feet, providing vital protection to the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, making it a reliable structure for managing water resources in Washita County.
Even though the dam has not been inspected since 1980, it is still considered in good condition and has a very high risk assessment rating of 1. With a controlled spillway type and one valve for outlet gates, this dam is equipped to handle maximum discharges of up to 5310 cubic feet per second. While the dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, its risk management measures and inundation maps preparedness are not specified. Overall, SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-28 stands as a crucial asset for flood control in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAVALRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
814 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |