Located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, the SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-38 is a state-owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.
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The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction along Tiger Creek, with a normal storage capacity of 474 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3632 cubic feet per second. With a structural height of 35 feet and a length of 1020 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), the SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-38 is inspected regularly for safety and compliance. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high due to its critical role in flood risk reduction. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and one outlet valve to manage water levels effectively.
This site, part of the Tulsa District, serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With a rich history dating back to the early 1960s, the SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-38 continues to be a reliable asset for mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the community in Wetumka, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TIGER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
92 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
1962 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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 |
| 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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