Fitzgerald Dc, located in Carter County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1968.
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The dam, situated on TR-Henry House Creek, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 600 feet. It has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.
Managed by the Oklahoma State regulatory agency OWRB, Fitzgerald Dc has a low hazard potential but is classified as having a very high risk level. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2003. It features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fitzgerald Dc presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Oklahoma with unique design and storage characteristics. Its location on TR-Henry House Creek, along with its regulatory oversight by OWRB and risk assessment profile, offer valuable insights into the management and maintenance of water infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HENRY HOUSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
10cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
44cfs |