Morgan Carol J is a privately owned dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Atoka.
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Completed in 1968, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 3810 feet. It serves a primary purpose other than flood control, with a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Morgan Carol J is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, it has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management.
Although the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," it is noteworthy that the dam has not undergone any modifications. The last inspection was conducted in August 2011, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. With its unique features and environmental significance, Morgan Carol J stands as a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
3810 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
8cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |