SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-18, located in Coal County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Constructed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 810 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is of the controlled type, with a width of 1 foot, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-18 indicates a very high risk level, rated as a 1. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection date recorded in January 1980. Emergency action preparedness, including the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), is not specified, highlighting potential concerns for the management of risks associated with this dam. With a drainage area of 1.36 square miles and a maximum discharge of 660 cubic feet per second, this site presents a critical area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor closely.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
SWEETWATER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
1.36 |
Nid Storage |
518 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |