SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-44 is a state-regulated dam located in Lincoln, Oklahoma, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 29 feet tall and spans 800 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Hogshooter Creek, this dam has a low hazard potential and is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-44 is inspected every five years, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. The risk assessment for this dam is categorized as very high (1), emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures. With a designated state regulatory agency and enforcement in place, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the significance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOGSHOOTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
234 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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 |
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Prague City Lake
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Meeker Lake
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Bell Cow Lake and Equestrian
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