SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-22, located in Meeker, Oklahoma, is a state-owned dam managed by the USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1976, this Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Quapaw Creek. With a dam height of 29 feet and a length of 1250 feet, it has a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet and a normal storage of 41 acre-feet.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, a risk assessment has identified a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for the safety and maintenance of this critical infrastructure to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-QUAPAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
295 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Meeker Lake
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Wes Watkins Reservoir
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Shawnee Twin Lakes
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Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center
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