The SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-04 is a state-regulated earth dam located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 1450 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 824 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Waterfall Creek, is designed with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Although the hazard potential of the SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-04 is rated as low, the risk assessment for this dam indicates a very high level of risk, warranting attention and monitoring. Despite not being rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted with a frequency of 5 years. The dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation, with the OWRB overseeing permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. Overall, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk management in the region, contributing to the protection of communities and ecosystems downstream.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1450 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WATERFALL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
824 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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572cfs |
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1160cfs |
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342cfs |
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2040cfs |
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0cfs |
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|
3450cfs |