SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-09, located in Morrison, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Long Branch Creek.
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This 24-foot tall structure with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 1080 feet serves as a critical component of water resource management in Payne County. The dam has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a normal storage of 78 acre-feet, providing essential flood control measures for the area.
Managed by the OWRB and inspected by state regulatory agencies, SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-09 has a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are under review. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-09 represents a significant engineering feat in flood risk reduction. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam serves as a key infrastructure asset in safeguarding the watershed and ensuring the safety of residents in Payne County. As efforts continue to enhance its risk management measures and emergency preparedness, this site remains an essential component of water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONG BRANCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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11cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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544cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
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1820cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
535cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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