SCS-Cow Creek Site-30b, located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1984 for flood risk reduction along the TR-DRY CR river or stream.
Wind
Humidity
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 1390 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet and a normal storage of 20 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a hazard potential rated as low, this dam serves its primary purpose effectively while also offering recreational opportunities with a surface area of 6 acres.
Managed by the OWRB, SCS-Cow Creek Site-30b has a very high risk assessment score of 1, indicating the critical importance of its maintenance and operation. Despite being not rated for condition assessment, this dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years with the last inspection conducted in 1980. It features a valve outlet gate and is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 516 cubic feet per second. With emergency action plans yet to be prepared and updated, there is a need for improved risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
1390 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
442 |
Nid Storage |
243 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
East Cache Creek Near Walters
|
25cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
|
0cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Chisolm Trail Ridge - Waurika Lake
|
||
Moneka Park - Waurika Lake
|
||
Kiowa Park - Waurika Lake
|
||
Wichita Ridge - Waurika Lake
|