SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-2 in Caddo, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-DRY CREEK.
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Completed in 1959, this dam stands at 37 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 37 feet. It has a length of 740 feet and a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate with a single valve. While the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level of 1. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in January 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps are not reported to be in place.
Overall, SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-2 serves a crucial purpose in flood risk reduction in the region, supported by the state regulatory agency OWRB. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources and mitigating potential flood hazards along TR-DRY CREEK. Its history of construction and operational details make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
740 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
291 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |