SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-B7, located in Garvin, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam 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 spans a length of 1010 feet, providing a storage capacity of 303 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-BEEF CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-B7 indicates a very high risk level. Regular inspections are conducted every 5 years, with the last inspection date recorded in 1980. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion.
Overall, SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-B7 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk management in the region, offering protection to the surrounding areas from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic design and regulatory oversight, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEEF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
303 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
317cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
|
29cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
|
197cfs |
North Criner Creek Near Criner
|
1cfs |
Washita River At Alex
|
229cfs |
Canadian River At Norman
|
213cfs |