SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007, located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction on Two Hatchet Creek.
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Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high, with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a length of 1160 feet. It has a NID storage capacity of 361 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 630 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 indicates a very high risk level (1). The dam has not been assessed for conditions or emergency action plans, and the last inspection date recorded was in 1980. With state oversight from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and a designated state regulatory agency, this dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness for this dam remain unknown, highlighting the need for updated assessments and planning to mitigate potential risks associated with this critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1160 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TWO HATCHET CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
361 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |