SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-047, located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam, situated on TR-Sandy Bear Creek, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 1200 feet, it has a storage capacity of 455 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 114 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam is considered to have a very high risk assessment rating. The last inspection of the structure dates back to January 1, 1980, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures for the site are currently unspecified. The site falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site provides an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk assessment in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SANDY BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
455 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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335cfs |
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241cfs |
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1cfs |
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29cfs |
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18cfs |
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208cfs |