SCS-Cow Creek Site-04, located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Monument Creek.
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Completed in 1978, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. It spans 950 feet in length and features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Cow Creek Site-04 indicates a very high risk level. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection dating back to January 1980. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is overseen by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and meets state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Overall, SCS-Cow Creek Site-04 plays a critical role in managing flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a key infrastructure asset in the region, showcasing the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
MONUMENT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
East Cache Creek Near Walters
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25cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
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1850cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
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200cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
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0cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
|
0cfs |
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