SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-18, located in Creek County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam that was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1020 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-SPRING CREEK. With a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet, the dam has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential rating.
Despite being last inspected in 1980 and not currently rated for condition assessment, SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-18 remains a critical structure for managing flood risks in the area. The dam, made of stone core and soil foundation, is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 865 cubic feet per second. Although the risk assessment for this dam indicates a very high risk level, the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently undetermined. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-18 is crucial for ensuring community safety and water resource sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
204 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
544cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
141cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa
|
2cfs |
Arkansas River At Tulsa
|
10300cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |