SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-33, located in Coal County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.
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With a height of 23 feet and a length of 1440 feet, this dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-OWL CREEK river or stream. The dam has a storage capacity of 368 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 845 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway width of 1 foot.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-33 indicates a very high risk level. However, the condition assessment has not been rated, and the last inspection date recorded was in 1980. The dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not currently available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-33 presents an intriguing case study of a historic dam in Oklahoma with flood risk reduction as its primary purpose. The dam's location, design, and regulatory oversight by the OWRB offer valuable insights into dam safety and management practices. The need for updated assessments, inspections, and emergency preparedness highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for critical infrastructure like SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-33.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1440 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OWL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
368 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |