SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-40, located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-Long George Creek.
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Completed in 1959, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 1500 feet, with a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 840 cubic feet per second. The spillway, controlled in nature, is 1 foot wide and there is a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-40 indicates a very high risk level, requiring careful monitoring and management measures. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to note that this dam is under state jurisdiction and enforcement, with regular inspections and permitting processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality for flood risk reduction in the area.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONG GEORGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
329 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
177cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
8cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
141cfs |