SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-J1 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1963, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River. With a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, it has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and a normal storage of 48 acre-feet.
The dam's spillway type is controlled with a width of 1 foot, and it features a valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being in fair condition, it poses a high hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unclear, highlighting the need for updated safety protocols and regular inspections to ensure the community's protection from potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure management and environmental resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
319cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
57cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
28cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
193cfs |