SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-35 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Hughes, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1958 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Tiger Creek.
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With a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and a normal storage of 47 acre-feet, serving as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 1 foot, and it features a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being deemed to have a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, last inspected in November 2011. It is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as very high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding communities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents a compelling case study of the intersection between infrastructure, regulation, and environmental management in safeguarding against the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TIGER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
177cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
8cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
141cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wewoka Lake
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Holdenville Lake
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Sportsmans Lake
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