SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-3 is a state-regulated dam located in Stone Bluff, Oklahoma, along the TR-ARKANSAS RIVER.
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Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1976, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Owned by the state of Oklahoma and regulated by the OWRB, SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-3 features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected since 1980 and is due for inspection every 5 years. In the event of an emergency, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, raising concerns about its readiness to handle potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-3 offers a case study in the management and maintenance of dams for flood risk reduction. The dam's location along the TR-ARKANSAS RIVER and its low hazard potential highlight the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness measures to ensure the safety and security of surrounding communities. As the dam continues to age, stakeholders may need to consider updates to its risk management measures to address the very high risk assessment rating and mitigate potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ARKANSAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |