SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-37 is a state-regulated dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 850 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 292 acre-feet and a normal storage of 37 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-DRY CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-37 indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and a single valve outlet gate. Although the condition assessment is currently listed as not rated, the dam has not been inspected since January 1980, highlighting the need for updated evaluation and risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure.
As an essential component of flood control in the area, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-37 plays a vital role in protecting nearby communities from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location and design specifications, this dam serves as a key asset in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region, reflecting the ongoing efforts of state agencies and federal partners to safeguard infrastructure and promote resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
292 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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528cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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489cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
68cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1550cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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Perry Lake
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