SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-43 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Lincoln, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of SPARSK.
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Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the HOGSHOOTER CR river or stream. With a height of 35 feet and a length of 1600 feet, the dam has a NID storage capacity of 607 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 58 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-43 indicates a very high risk level. This emphasizes the importance of regular inspections, which are conducted every 5 years, though the last inspection took place in 1980. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, and is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures up to 35 feet.
Overall, SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-43 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, but its age and limited inspection history raise concerns about its long-term safety and functionality. Further monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial to ensure the continued effectiveness of this essential water resource management structure.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
HOGSHOOTER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
607 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
159cfs |
North Canadian River Near Harrah
|
150cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
513cfs |
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc
|
101cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
5cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Meeker Lake
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Bell Cow Lake and Equestrian
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Prague City Lake
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