SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-48 is a state-regulated dam located in Payne, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 700 feet along TR-STILLWATER CREEK. With a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, it serves as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam features a controlled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and is inspected on a regular basis to ensure its fair condition and high hazard potential are properly managed.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam in Stillwater plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a very high risk due to its location and capacity. The risk assessment indicates that this dam is of utmost importance for the community, and proper risk management measures need to be in place to address any potential emergencies. While the last inspection date was in 2011, the dam continues to be monitored for any changes in its condition to ensure the safety and security of the area.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
134 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
68cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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Catfish Cove
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Lake McMurtry West
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Lake McMurtry East
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