SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-032 in Luther, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1960 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Coon Creek.
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Standing at 27 feet tall and 1000 feet long, this structure has a storage capacity of 375 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1068 cubic feet per second. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB.
Despite its age, SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-032 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed in terms of condition. The last inspection took place in 1980, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the risk assessment for this dam is very high, it has not been assigned a DSAC or undergone a detailed risk management analysis. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is diligently regulated and maintained by state authorities.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
375 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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