Located in Okfuskee, Oklahoma, the SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B1 dam is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 940 feet. With a storage capacity of 551 acre-feet and a surface area of 21 acres, the dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction along the TR-Buckeye Creek.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), the SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B1 dam boasts a low hazard potential but is classified as having a very high risk due to its critical function. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam has not been rated in terms of condition assessment, but is subject to regular inspections every five years. Despite its age, this essential structure continues to serve its primary purpose effectively and efficiently, safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
940 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUCKEYE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
551 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |