The SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Lj1 in Murray, Oklahoma is a state-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along TR-CHIGLEY SANDY CREEK.
Wind
Humidity
Standing at 39 feet high with a hydraulic height of 35 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. The dam is under state regulation and inspection by OWRB, ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-Lj1 is deemed to have a very high risk level according to the data. Despite its age, the dam remains structurally sound and is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for emergency release. While the last inspection was conducted in 2011, the dam is scheduled for regular inspection every 3 years to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in flood control. The presence of state permitting, enforcement, and inspection further highlight the commitment to maintaining this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1050 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHIGLEY SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
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