SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-38, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along TR-DRY CREEK.
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With a dam height of 32 feet and a length of 710 feet, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the local community. The dam has a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet and a significant hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2011.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-38 has a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The dam's risk assessment is very high, with a designated DSAC risk rating of 1. While the dam is in fair condition, maintenance and regular inspections are crucial to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks for the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-38 presents an opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, environmental management, and disaster preparedness in the face of increasing climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
710 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
172 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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