SCS-Sugar Creek Site-102 is a state-regulated dam located in Gracemont, Caddo, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1961 by the NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Whitebread Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam has been rated as very high due to its critical role in flood control.
With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet, SCS-Sugar Creek Site-102 has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. Despite the lack of recent inspection data, the dam is considered to be in good operational condition and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Sugar Creek Site-102 an intriguing case study in flood risk management and dam safety in the state of Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITEBREAD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Lake Chickasha
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Randlett Park
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Fort Cobb - Area 3
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Fort Cobb - Area 4
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Catfish Cove Campground
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Sunset Cove Campgrounds/ Ft Cobb SP
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