SCS-Mill Creek Site-02 is a state-regulated dam located in Mill Creek, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. It has a storage capacity of 506 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 3,696 cubic feet per second.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of one valve. Although the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment for this dam is categorized as very high (1). The last inspection date was in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, and the condition assessment is currently listed as not rated. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB and is situated along TR-Mill Creek, under the stewardship of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Overall, SCS-Mill Creek Site-02 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Murray County, Oklahoma. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. As a state-regulated structure with a low hazard potential but high risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this important water resource facility.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1980 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
506 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
47cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
47cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
314cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
9cfs |