SCS-Rock Creek Site-01 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Latimer County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Whitesboro.
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Constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Jackson Creek. With a height of 45 feet and a length of 5600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 3225 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 164 acre-feet.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Rock Creek Site-01 is considered to have a very high risk level due to its location and structural characteristics. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in 1980. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
In the event of an emergency, it is not clear if an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared for SCS-Rock Creek Site-01, and there are no updated inundation maps or risk management measures documented for the dam. With its critical flood risk reduction role along Jackson Creek, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the safety and management of this important infrastructure in Latimer County.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
5600 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
JACKSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
3225 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |