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Located in Cashion, Oklahoma, the SCS-Cottonwood Creek Site-16 is a state-regulated dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet and stretches for 3600 feet along Cottonwood Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 4147 acre-feet and a normal storage of 608 acre-feet, this dam serves a drainage area of 13.7 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the SCS-Cottonwood Creek Site-16 has not been modified since its completion. It features a controlled spillway type with a width of 2 feet and an outlet gate equipped with a slide (sluice gate). The risk assessment for this dam is categorized as very high (1), calling attention to the need for proper maintenance and emergency preparedness. As a significant structure in flood control efforts, this site serves as a crucial resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of water infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
3600 |
Dam Height |
56 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
80 |
Hydraulic Height |
56 |
Drainage Area |
13.7 |
Nid Storage |
4147 |
Structural Height |
56 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
56 |
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