SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-37, located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Tiger Creek.
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Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 327 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres. With a controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, this structure has a low hazard potential and has not been assessed for condition since 1980.
Managed by the OWRB, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam remains in good standing and is inspected every five years for maintenance and safety. While the dam is classified as having a very high risk level, measures for risk management and emergency action planning have not been explicitly documented. The surrounding Hughes County, Oklahoma community benefits greatly from the protection provided by this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TIGER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
327 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
17cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
161cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
9cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
100cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Holdenville Lake
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Wewoka Lake
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Sportsmans Lake
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