SCS-Cobb Creek Site-005, located in Caddo, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam constructed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction along the TR-Fivemile Creek.
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With a dam height of 50 feet and a hydraulic height of 45 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 343 acre-feet and has a maximum discharge rate of 2540 cubic feet per second. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite its age, SCS-Cobb Creek Site-005 has a low hazard potential and has not been assessed for its current condition. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam's Emergency Action Plan status and risk assessment indicate a high level of preparedness for potential emergencies. This site is a critical piece of infrastructure in managing flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
1050 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FIVEMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
343 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Canadian River At Bridgeport
|
126cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |