The SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-L7, located in Garvin, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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Completed in 1974, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a length of 730 feet, providing a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, this dam has a low hazard potential and is categorized as very high risk due to its age and condition assessment not being rated.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. Despite its age, the SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-L7 continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, with the potential to mitigate flood risks in the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like this one becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
730 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
28cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
201cfs |
North Criner Creek Near Criner
|
1cfs |
Washita River At Alex
|
236cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |