SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-25, located in Meeker, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a length of 1500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 913 acre-feet. The dam is primarily made of stone with a soil foundation and features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-25 is considered to have a very high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in 1980, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam has one valve outlet gate and is not associated with any other structures, highlighting its standalone nature in flood risk management in the area.
Overall, SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-25 serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, under the oversight of the state regulatory agency OWRB. With its strategic location on TR-Quapaw Creek and a history dating back to the 1970s, this dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-QUAPAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
913 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
| 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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