SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K7, located in Murray County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Kickapoo Sandy Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a length of 960 feet, providing a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing floodwaters in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma State regulatory agency OWRB, SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K7 has not been inspected since 1980, with a designated inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite its high risk assessment of "Very High (1)", the dam's condition remains unrated, and no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated. With one valve outlet gate and no associated structures, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unknown, highlighting the need for further assessment and preparedness in the face of potential emergencies.
As a key component of flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area, SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-K7 plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from flooding events. With its low hazard potential and historical significance, this earth dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and mitigate climate-related risks in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
960 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KICKAPOO SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
166 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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193cfs |
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