SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-35 is a state-regulated dam located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, along the TR-STILLWATER CREEK.
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Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction. With a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and minimizing the risk of flooding in the region.
The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, with a hazard potential rated as low and a risk assessment suggesting a very high level of risk management. Despite being last inspected in 1980, with a relatively infrequent inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition is currently rated as not assessed. The structure, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, serves as a key component of the water resource management system in the area, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience.
Overall, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-35 stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure in Payne County, Oklahoma, providing essential flood risk reduction capabilities for the local community. With its strategic location and design features, this dam exemplifies the efforts of state and federal agencies to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and safeguard water resources in the face of a changing climate. The continued monitoring and maintenance of this dam are essential to ensuring its long-term functionality and resilience in the face of future challenges.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
312 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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528cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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489cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
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28cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
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68cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
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23cfs |
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Catfish Cove
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Lake McMurtry West
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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Perry Lake
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