SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-10 is a state-owned Earth dam located in Payne, Oklahoma, along the TR-Little Stillwater Creek.
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Completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 33 feet and a length of 800 feet, it has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one valve outlet gate.
Despite being assessed as having a low hazard potential and not having a condition rating, the dam at SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-10 is noted to have a very high risk level with a DSAC risk rating of 1. Although last inspected in 1980, the dam is maintained by the OWRB and falls under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation, but no emergency action plan or risk management measures have been reported. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents a unique opportunity to explore the intersecting factors of dam infrastructure, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness in the face of climate change challenges.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
262 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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