SCS-Turkey Creek Site-11, located in Foss, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1960, this structure stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 34 feet, providing a storage capacity of 362 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 130 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 1280 feet and features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Turkey Creek Site-11 indicates a very high risk level (1). The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and has not undergone a condition assessment or emergency action plan preparation. The last inspection date recorded for this site dates back to January 1, 1980, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams will find SCS-Turkey Creek Site-11 to be a notable case study due to its design by the USDA NRCS and state jurisdiction under the OWRB. The dam's location on TR-Sand Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma, offers insight into flood risk reduction strategies and highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management measures for ensuring the safety and integrity of water infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1280 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
362 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |