SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-40 is a state-regulated dam located in Coal, Oklahoma, along Coon Creek.
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Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 450 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 133 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1687 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the potential consequences of failure. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the dam has not been inspected since 1980, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-40 to be a significant structure in the management of flood risk along Coon Creek in Oklahoma. Its design and construction by the USDA NRCS, along with its state regulation and inspection, highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure to ensure the safety and security of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
COON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
1687 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |