SCS-Otter Creek Site-5, located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1973 for flood risk reduction along the TR-TELEPHONE CR river.
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With a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 493 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency, OWRB, with a frequency of every 3 years.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1380 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for SCS-Otter Creek Site-5 indicates a very high risk level, appropriate risk management measures are yet to be specified. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and adherence to guidelines for emergency preparedness remain undisclosed. Overall, this site presents a captivating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the complex interplay between infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and risk mitigation in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1930 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TELEPHONE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
493 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Great Plains State Park
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Doris Camp
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Doris Campground - Wichita Mts NWR
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