SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-34, located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1959 for flood risk reduction on TR-Long George Creek.
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This dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 1260 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 419 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam has a hazard potential rated as low and a very high risk assessment score of 1.
Despite not having a recent condition assessment, SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-34 is inspected every five years and is maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam's structural height, hydraulic height, and NID height all measure at 30 feet, ensuring its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With minimal associated structures and no locks, this dam is key in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as an example of successful dam infrastructure for managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1260 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONG GEORGE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
419 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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209cfs |
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12cfs |
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177cfs |
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8cfs |
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