SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-05a, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1960 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 850 feet. It has a NID storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, serving as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols in place. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-05a indicates a very high risk level (1). The dam features a controlled spillway type with one valve outlet gate and has not been rated for condition assessment as of the last inspection in 1999.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-05a serves as a significant structure in managing flood risk and water storage in the region. With its strategic location and design specifications, this dam plays a vital role in ensuring water security and safety for the surrounding communities. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risk associated with the dam, it remains an essential part of the water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONG BRANCH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
163 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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11cfs |
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544cfs |
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1820cfs |
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28cfs |
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535cfs |
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