SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-018, located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Wildhorse Creek.
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Completed in 1959, this earthen dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 468 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, the dam serves its primary purpose effectively while maintaining a low hazard potential.
Despite being last inspected in 1980, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1, the condition of SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-018 remains unrated. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are currently unknown, indicating a need for updated safety protocols and assessments. With its strategic location in VELMA and the support of the OWRB as the state regulatory agency, there is room for improvement and further collaboration to ensure the safety and resilience of this important water resource infrastructure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep an eye on developments regarding the maintenance and modernization of SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-018 for the protection of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILDHORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
468 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |