SCS-Sugar Creek Site-103 in Oklahoma is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33 feet, with a length of 530 feet. It has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres, serving the TR-Sugar Creek watershed in Caddo County.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Sugar Creek Site-103 indicates a very high risk level. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While it has not been inspected since 1980, the structure is deemed to be in a not-rated condition. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency but is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Sugar Creek Site-103 offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and risk management. With its unique design features and historical significance, this dam provides valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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