SCS-Cow Creek Site-03, located in Waurika, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1978 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Monument Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, with a length of 940 feet and a storage capacity of 423 acre-feet. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, and it is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
With a very high risk assessment rating, the SCS-Cow Creek Site-03 dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. Although it has not been modified in recent years, the dam undergoes inspections annually to ensure its operational integrity. While the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam is considered to be in fair condition and meets state regulatory standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Cow Creek Site-03 presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and flood risk mitigation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
940 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MONUMENT CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
423 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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25cfs |
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1850cfs |
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200cfs |
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|
145cfs |
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|
0cfs |
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|
0cfs |
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