SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-13, located in Coal County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS.
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With a height of 32 feet and a length of 1850 feet, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Leader Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 622 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1500 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-13 indicates a very high risk level (1). However, the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," suggesting that further evaluation may be necessary to determine the overall safety and stability of the dam. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure proper maintenance and operation.
Overall, SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-13 serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, with a history of federal funding and oversight by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like this one becomes increasingly crucial for protecting communities and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1850 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LEADER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
622 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |