SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-4 is a state-owned dam in McCurtain, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the OWRB.
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Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Whitegrass Creek. With a storage capacity of 488 acre-feet, the dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-4 is considered to have a very high risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and management. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, but is scheduled for inspections every 5 years. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the available data.
Located in Iron Stob Corner, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Enthusiasts in water resource and climate fields may find interest in exploring the history, design, and risk profile of SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-4, as well as advocating for continued maintenance and safety measures to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITEGRASS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
488 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Glover River Near Glover
|
342cfs |
Little River Blw Lukfata Creek
|
572cfs |
Red River Near De Kalb
|
1160cfs |
Mountain Fork Near Eagletown
|
2040cfs |
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
|
0cfs |
Red River At Arthur City
|
1640cfs |