SCS-Caney Coon Creek Site-3, located in Coalgate, Oklahoma, is a state-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans 450 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 657 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Coon Creek, is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Caney Coon Creek Site-3 has a very high risk rating, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1250 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its performance and safety. With its strategic location and role in flood risk reduction, SCS-Caney Coon Creek Site-3 serves as a critical infrastructure asset in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
657 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
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|
423cfs |
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|
54cfs |
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|
9cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |