SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-002a, located in Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the Tonkawa Creek.
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Standing at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 33 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 336 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, it is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 2560 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-002a has not been rated for its condition and has not undergone any recent inspections since January 1980. The dam features one valve outlet gate and spans a length of 1240 feet, with a surface area of 12 acres. While the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan preparedness remain unknown, its critical role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding community underscores the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource management challenges in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1240 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TONKAWA CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
336 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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Randlett Park
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Collier Landing City
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Edgewater Park - Lawton
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