SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-40, also known as Mcmurtry Lake, is a state-owned structure located in Noble, Oklahoma, specifically in Stillwater.
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This earth dam was completed in 1971 and serves primarily as a water supply source for the area. Standing at 64 feet tall with a length of 3039 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 24,726 acre-feet and a surface area of 1155 acres, drawing water from a drainage area of 25 square miles.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam on the North Stillwater Creek is regulated by the OWRB and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The spillway is designed to be controlled with a width of 4 feet, and the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being fair. While the risk assessment is very high, emergency action plans and management measures are not explicitly detailed in the available data, indicating potential areas for further development and improvement in risk mitigation strategies.
Despite its age, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-40 continues to play a crucial role in water resource management for the region, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity and risk management protocols. As climate change poses increasing challenges to water availability and quality, the significance of such water supply infrastructure becomes even more pronounced, underlining the need for proactive measures to ensure the resilience and sustainability of our water resources in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
3039 |
Dam Height |
64 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1155 |
Hydraulic Height |
64 |
Drainage Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
24726 |
Structural Height |
64 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
64 |
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528cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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489cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
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28cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
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68cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
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1550cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Catfish Cove
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Lake McMurtry West
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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Perry Lake
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