SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-046a, located in TATUMS, Stephens County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Sandy Bear Creek.
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Completed in 1962, this dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 1090 feet, with a storage capacity of 570 acre-feet and a normal storage of 52 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-046a is considered to have a very high risk level, with a risk rating of 1. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection dates back to 1980. It is important to note that this dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, but rather falls under the oversight of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this site intriguing due to its historical significance in flood control efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1090 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
SANDY BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
570 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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