SCS-Cow Creek Site-47 in Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1978, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Located in Waurika, Jefferson County, it serves to control the flow of TR-Cow Creek and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure, this dam has a very high risk assessment due to its age and lack of recent condition assessment. The last inspection took place in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps prepared are unknown, raising concerns about its preparedness for potential emergencies. With a maximum discharge rate of 380 cubic feet per second, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should monitor this site closely to ensure its continued safety and functionality in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
East Cache Creek Near Walters
|
25cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
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0cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Chisolm Trail Ridge - Waurika Lake
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Moneka Park - Waurika Lake
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Kiowa Park - Waurika Lake
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Wichita Ridge - Waurika Lake
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