Located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-40 is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS.
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Standing at a height of 23 feet and spanning a length of 1825 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Garvin Branch. With a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 377 acre-feet, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-40 poses a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. It is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently not documented. With its strategic location and critical role in flood risk reduction, the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-40 serves as a vital water resource in the region for climate enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1825 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
GARVIN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
377 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |
Lee Creek At Short
|
28cfs |
Lee Creek Near Short
|
97cfs |
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith
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21700cfs |
Poteau River Near Panama
|
483cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
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