Located in Luther, Oklahoma, the SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-028 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a storage capacity of 1176 acre-feet, serving the nearby TR-Coon Creek. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Owned and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam features a controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot and one valve outlet gate. The structure has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While its condition is currently not rated, the risk assessment for the dam remains a top priority due to its vital role in managing flood events in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-028 to be an essential piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding disasters.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1520 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
1176 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
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66cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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459cfs |
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc
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73cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
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24cfs |
North Canadian River Near Harrah
|
200cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
488cfs |
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Arcadia Lake
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Guthrie Lake
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Liberty Lake
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