SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-33, located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS.
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Standing at a height of 44 feet with a length of 3350 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Jacobs Creek. With a storage capacity of 3370 acre-feet and a spillway width of 2 feet, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment.
Despite its age, SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-33 has been inspected infrequently, with the last inspection dating back to January 1980. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high, indicating a need for increased monitoring and management measures. With one valve outlet gate and a controlled spillway system, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site to be an intriguing example of infrastructure designed for mitigating natural disasters in a high-risk area.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
3350 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
JACOBS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
101 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Nid Storage |
3370 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
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12cfs |
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361cfs |
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|
209cfs |
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8cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
177cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
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141cfs |
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