The SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-01, located in Seminole, Oklahoma, is a state-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-WEWOKA CREEK.
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Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans 600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 267 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 69 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite its age, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. The last recorded inspection was in 1980, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While it meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency action planning, risk assessment, and management measures. With a very high risk rating of 1, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts should monitor this dam's safety and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEWOKA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
267 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |