SCS-Little Washita River Site-27, located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Washita River.
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This dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a hydraulic height of 50 feet, with a length of 1080 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 921 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, serving as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Little Washita River Site-27 indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assignment date and a lack of risk management measures. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB for state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The site has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in August 2004 with a recommended inspection frequency of 5 years.
Overall, SCS-Little Washita River Site-27 plays a vital role in flood risk reduction and water management in the region, despite facing a very high risk level according to the assessment. With its strategic location along the Little Washita River and the involvement of the USDA NRCS in its design, this earth dam serves as a key infrastructure for safeguarding the local community against potential floods and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in Caddo County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Nid Storage |
921 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
55 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Collier Landing City
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Edgewater Park - Lawton
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Randlett Park
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