SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-30, located in Payne County, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965 to primarily reduce flood risk along the TR-Stillwater Creek.
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With a height of 30 feet and a length of 1343 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 440 acre-feet and serves the important purpose of flood risk reduction in the region. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 1 foot, and it features a slide (sluice gate) as its outlet gate.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in October 2011, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-30 has a high hazard potential due to its location and the very high risk associated with it. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. Situated within the Tulsa District, this dam is a crucial infrastructure for managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-30 provides an intriguing case study of dam infrastructure and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1343 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
440 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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