SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-010 is a state-owned Earth-type dam located in Caddo, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of FORT COBB.
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Completed in 1980, this dam serves primarily for Flood Risk Reduction purposes along the WASHITA RIVER. It stands at a height of 54 feet with a hydraulic height of 51 feet and a structural height of 54 feet, and has a length of 1100 feet. The dam has a Normal Storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a Maximum Storage capacity of 1502 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 31 acres.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this low hazard potential dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam features a Controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet, and is equipped with a single Valve outlet gate. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures. Overall, SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-010 is a critical piece of infrastructure contributing to flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
51 |
Nid Storage |
1502 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
54 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fort Cobb - Area 5
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Eagle Nest Campground/ Ft Cobb SP
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Fort Cobb - Area 1
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Avery Landing
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Deer Run Campground
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Fort Cobb - Area 2
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