Mclain Ml is a private earth dam located in Okarche, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965.
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It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Uncle John Creek, with a dam height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a normal storage of 50 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Mclain Ml is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in August 2010. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Mclain Ml indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate issues will find Mclain Ml an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk assessment in the Oklahoma region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-UNCLE JOHN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |