SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-02, located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1963, this dam stands at 33 feet high and spans 1525 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 907 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. The dam is situated on TR-Sallisaw Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its structural integrity.
This dam has a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair. The risk assessment for SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-02 is classified as very high, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and risk management measures. The dam is not operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is primarily funded and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose in protecting the surrounding area from flood events, highlighting the importance of maintaining and inspecting critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1525 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALLISAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
907 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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|
132cfs |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
20cfs |
Lee Creek At Short
|
28cfs |
Lee Creek Near Short
|
97cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |