SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-01 is a state-owned earth dam located in Morrison, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Long Branch Creek.
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Completed in 1976, this 45-foot high structure serves a critical purpose in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 1695 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3260 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-01 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water release, with a hazard potential rated as high due to its location and function. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, this dam remains a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure, with a very high risk assessment due to its proximity to populated areas and potential impact in the event of a failure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-01 provides a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction and water management. With its strategic location, design specifications, and regulatory oversight, this earth dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety in maintaining a sustainable water resource system. Monitoring and maintaining the integrity of this structure is essential to safeguarding the community and ecosystem it serves, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1920 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
LONG BRANCH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
44 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Nid Storage |
1695 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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528cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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483cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
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28cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
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1660cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
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569cfs |
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Perry Lake
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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