SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5, located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-WHITEGRASS CREEK.
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Standing at a height of 19 feet with a length of 1550 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 413 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 540 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, it is deemed to have a very high risk level, requiring careful monitoring and management.
With the state regulatory agency OWRB overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement, SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 has a controlled spillway and one outlet valve for water release. Although it has not been rated for its current condition, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear, raising concerns about its readiness in the face of potential emergencies. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, keeping a close eye on this dam's condition and risk assessment is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of its flood risk reduction purpose.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITEGRASS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
413 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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572cfs |
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342cfs |
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1160cfs |
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2040cfs |
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|
0cfs |
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|
1640cfs |