Rivers Jb, located in Okarche, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam that serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction on the TR-Uncle John Creek.
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Completed in 1977, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. With a spillway type of controlled and a hazard potential rated as low, Rivers Jb plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Rivers Jb has been inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, this dam has been deemed as a low-risk structure with a very high risk assessment level (1). The dam features a valve outlet gate and has a drainage area of 3 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second.
Rivers Jb demonstrates a commitment to flood risk reduction, with state-regulated enforcement and inspection in place to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community. This earth dam, constructed with a stone core and soil foundation, stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and state authorities in safeguarding water resources and climate resilience in the Canadian County, Oklahoma region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
414 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-UNCLE JOHN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |