The SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj3 in Washita, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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Completed in 1964, this dam stands at 32 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a length of 1180 feet. It has a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet and a normal storage of 49 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose effectively.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam has a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. Its spillway type is controlled with a width of 1 foot, and it is equipped with a valve outlet gate for water release. The dam has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Overall, the SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Bj3 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and protecting the surrounding communities and ecosystems along the Washita River.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1180 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
313 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
319cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
57cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
49cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
28cfs |