SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-46, also known as Ham S Lake, is a state-regulated water resource located in Payne County, Oklahoma.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 57 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Harrington Creek. Completed in 1965, the dam has a storage capacity of 3,522 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 346 acre-feet and a surface area of 43 acres.
With a controlled spillway and a hazard potential rated as high, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-46 poses a risk of inundation in case of extreme weather events. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and management measures. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management strategies for this site are currently unclear, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspections and preparedness for potential emergencies in this critical water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
57 |
River Or Stream |
HARRINGTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
57 |
Nid Storage |
3522 |
Structural Height |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
57 |
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528cfs |
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489cfs |
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28cfs |
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68cfs |
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|
11cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
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