SCS-Upper Bayou Site-06, located in Carter County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976.
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The dam, situated on the TR-Walnut Creek, serves primarily for flood risk reduction with a structural height of 26 feet and a NID storage capacity of 272 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a very high risk due to its location and potential impacts in case of failure.
The dam features a controlled spillway, one outlet gate, and is inspected every five years, with its last inspection conducted in 1980. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its risk management measures and emergency action plan (EAP) preparedness to mitigate potential hazards. With a maximum discharge capacity of 760 cubic feet per second, SCS-Upper Bayou Site-06 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from flooding events along the TR-Walnut Creek watershed.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
272 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Red River Near Gainesville
|
256cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
10cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
167cfs |