SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-1, located in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1959, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-DRY CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-1 is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. Despite its age, the dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control in the area, serving as a key component in managing water resources and mitigating potential climate-related risks in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site an intriguing example of sustainable water management and infrastructure resilience.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
307 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |