The SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-N06 is a state-owned water management structure located in Okfuskee, Oklahoma, along the TR-PHILADELPHIA CREEK.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1980, this Earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 1355 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, the structure is considered to have a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this site is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it is inspected every 5 years. In case of emergencies, there is a valve outlet gate in place, and although the Emergency Action Plan status is unknown, the risk management measures are not specified. The surrounding area has a surface area of 28 acres, and the maximum discharge capacity is 876 cubic feet per second.
Overall, the SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-N06 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, with its strategic location and design features contributing to the protection of downstream areas. As a significant water resource infrastructure in Okfuskee County, this dam underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of water management structures in the face of changing climate conditions and potential hydrological challenges.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PHILADELPHIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Nid Storage |
1355 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
140cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
196cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
369cfs |
Arkansas River Near Haskell
|
2500cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
368cfs |
Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa
|
0cfs |