Located in Murray, Oklahoma, the SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj1 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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With a structural height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 518 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Despite being assessed as having a fair condition, it poses a high hazard potential and is classified as very high risk (1) based on the risk assessment.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2,210 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers 24 acres, providing essential flood control measures for the local community in Davis. The dam is inspected annually, with the last assessment conducted in May 2011, and it is under the oversight of the State Regulatory Agency OWRB for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its strategic location and vital role in flood prevention, the SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj1 is a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Oklahoma and a focal point for climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable solutions for mitigating natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1330 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
518 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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 |