The SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W08, located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS.
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The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction along the TR-Walnut Creek, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 1440 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 341 acre-feet and a normal storage of 33 acre-feet, with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not assessed for condition, the dam poses a very high risk according to the data. The last inspection was conducted in 1980 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The overall risk management measures for the dam are not specified in the data, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this site to be a significant point of interest for understanding the management of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1440 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
341 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
108cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
180cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
253cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
24cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
498cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
5cfs |