SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-2, located in Stone Bluff, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earthen dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-ARKANSAS RIVER.
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Completed in 1979, this dam stands at a height of 36 feet, with a storage capacity of 747 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 109 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam categorizes it as having a very high risk, warranting attention to its maintenance and potential risk management measures.
With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-2 has a structural height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet. The dam extends over a length of 920 feet, covering a surface area of 20 acres. While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it undergoes inspection every 5 years, with the last recorded inspection dating back to January 1, 1980. Being a crucial infrastructure for flood protection in the region, it is essential for the dam to meet regulatory requirements and safety standards to mitigate potential risks to downstream communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
920 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ARKANSAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
747 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |