SCS-Sandy Creek Site-23 is a state-regulated dam located in Pontotoc, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 28 feet tall, with a length of 1500 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 677 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Spring Brook Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Sandy Creek Site-23 has a very high risk assessment due to its proximity to populated areas. It is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, and its condition is currently marked as "not rated". While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified, the dam remains an important structure for flood control in the region, serving as a vital resource for water management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPEING BROOK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
677 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
15cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
7cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
335cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
208cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
29cfs |