SCS-Delaware Creek Site-006, located in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS to primarily serve the purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Sandy Creek.
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Completed in 1964, this dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 34 feet. With a length of 1810 feet, it has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, encompassing a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the OWRB in Johnston County, Oklahoma, SCS-Delaware Creek Site-006 has a controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot and a valve outlet gate. Despite being assessed as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high (1), indicating the need for careful monitoring and risk management measures. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the last inspection in 2005 revealed its structural integrity. This site showcases the vital role of earth dams in protecting communities from the adverse impacts of flooding in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1810 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
141 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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