SCS-Little Washita River Site-22 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Cedar Grove, Oklahoma, along the TR-Little Washita River.
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Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1977, this flood risk reduction structure stands at 45 feet high with a hydraulic height of 43 feet. It has a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam features a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. Though it has a low hazard potential and has not been formally assessed for condition, the risk assessment for SCS-Little Washita River Site-22 indicates a very high risk level. Despite the lack of recent inspections or condition assessments, this dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure for managing water resources and protecting against flooding in the region.
As an important structure in the Tulsa District, SCS-Little Washita River Site-22 plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location along the Little Washita River, this earth dam serves as a key component in the overall flood risk reduction strategy for Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
920 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Nid Storage |
204 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |