SCS-Rock Creek Site-10 in Sulphur, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily mitigate flood risk along TR-Rock Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this dam stands at 27 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 1330 feet, providing a storage capacity of 249 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, ensuring effective water management during peak discharge events.
Despite its fair condition assessment, SCS-Rock Creek Site-10 poses a significant hazard potential due to its location and the high risk associated with its management. The risk assessment categorizes it as very high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality. The dam's emergency action plan status remains unclear, highlighting the need for updated protocols and guidelines to address any potential risks effectively. Overall, this site serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the Murray County area, necessitating continued oversight and investment in its upkeep to safeguard the surrounding communities and water resources.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1330 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
249 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
47cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
324cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
47cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
29cfs |