Located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, the SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-14 is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Grief Creek.
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Standing at a height of 46 feet and spanning a length of 2300 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 2538 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 4920 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk level, emphasizing the critical importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the OWRB, this dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated" and the last inspection date dates back to 1980, the SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-14 remains a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. With its unique design features and strategic location, this dam serves as a key component in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flood events and underscores the ongoing need for effective risk management practices in water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2300 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GRIEF CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
94 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Nid Storage |
2538 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
46 |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
177cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
8cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
141cfs |