SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-22, located in LULA, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along Leader Creek.
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The dam has a height of 33 feet and a storage capacity of 422 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Pontotoc County.
Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is inspected every 5 years to ensure its integrity and safety. With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, it is essential that emergency preparedness measures are in place. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction aligns with its design, and its presence contributes to the overall water management strategies in the region.
As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Oklahoma, SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-22 serves as a key component in protecting the local community from potential inundation events. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management practices and the collaborative efforts of state and federal agencies.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
3630 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
LEADER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
422 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
15cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
8cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |