SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-006 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 1240 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, measuring 1 foot in width, is of the controlled type, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-006 is known to have a very high risk assessment, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The last inspection date recorded was in 1980, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam's condition is currently listed as "not rated," the risk management measures and emergency action plan for this site are not specified in the available data. Climate and water resource enthusiasts in the area should keep a close watch on updates regarding the safety and management of this essential flood risk reduction infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1240 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TONKAWA CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Randlett Park
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Collier Landing City
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Edgewater Park - Lawton
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