SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-06 in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-Sallisaw Creek.
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Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 48 feet tall and spans 1100 feet, with a storage capacity of 954 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, and has a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment of fair.
Located in Sallisaw, this dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. The risk assessment for SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-06 is very high, indicating the importance of proper risk management measures for this critical water resource infrastructure. Given its age and the potential consequences of failure, continued monitoring and maintenance of this dam are essential to ensure the safety of nearby communities and the effective management of flood risks in the area.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALLISAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
954 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
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132cfs |
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|
20cfs |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |
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|
28cfs |
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|
97cfs |
Baron Fork At Eldon
|
72cfs |