SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-20 in Atoka, Oklahoma is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 903 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for managing water flow in the Birch Creek.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure, it is marked with a very high risk assessment rating, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and potential risk management measures. With its location in Boggy Depot and oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed for environmental protection and public safety.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
BIRCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
903 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |