SCS-Cow Creek Site-02, located in Waurika, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the TR-Cow Cr river.
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Completed in 1978, this dam stands at 26 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 900 feet. It has a storage capacity of 279 acre-feet and a normal storage of 24 acre-feet, serving as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, SCS-Cow Creek Site-02 is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency, OWRB, with a frequency of 3 years. The dam features a controlled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. In case of emergencies, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, but it remains a crucial structure for flood risk mitigation in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Cow Creek Site-02 offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship in the region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COW CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
279 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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24cfs |
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1850cfs |
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158cfs |
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145cfs |
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|
0cfs |
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0cfs |
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