SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-05, located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Sallisaw Creek.
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With a dam height of 43 feet and a length of 825 feet, this structure has a maximum storage capacity of 574 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-05 indicates a very high risk level (1). The condition assessment has not been rated, and the last inspection date recorded was in 1980 with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While emergency action preparedness details are not provided, the dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Overall, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-05 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the area, with a significant storage capacity to help protect downstream communities from potential inundation. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. Continued monitoring and maintenance efforts will be essential to ensure the structural integrity and operational effectiveness of this important water management facility.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
825 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALLISAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Nid Storage |
574 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
20cfs |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |
Lee Creek At Short
|
28cfs |
Lee Creek Near Short
|
97cfs |
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith
|
21700cfs |