SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-15 is a state-owned structure located in Coal County, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along Leader Creek.
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Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 3200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board with regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-15 is deemed to have a very high risk level. The spillway of this controlled dam is equipped with a valve and has a width of 1 foot. Emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, may need updating to meet current guidelines. The site is located in a picturesque area near Olney, offering a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate the intersection of engineering, nature, and environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
3200 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LEADER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
271 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |