Noble-Sea Cattle Co.
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- West Dam is a privately owned structure located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, within Carter County. This earth dam, completed in 1934, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serving as a crucial resource for water storage with a maximum capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam is designed to regulate the flow of a tributary to Caddo Creek and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its structural integrity. The risk assessment for Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam ranks it as very high (1), highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures. With a designated emergency action plan and emergency contacts in place, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, especially during times of increased climate variability and extreme weather events.
Overall, Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and responsible stewardship of water resources. With its historical significance and continued operational importance, this earth dam exemplifies the vital role that private entities can play in maintaining and managing critical infrastructure for the benefit of local communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1934 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO CADDO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
10cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
44cfs |
Red River Near Gainesville
|
256cfs |