SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-23, located in Bristow, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1961, this dam measures 21 feet in height and spans 1540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 272 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it has a low hazard potential according to the data.
Despite its age, SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-23 has not been rated for its condition assessment since its last inspection in 1980. However, it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, with a assigned risk score of 1. Emergency preparedness, including the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), has not been updated or assessed. Overall, this site presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of aging infrastructure for flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1540 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE DEEP FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
272 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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|
141cfs |
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544cfs |
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23cfs |
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2cfs |
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|
10300cfs |
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|
0cfs |