SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015, located in Washington County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1980, this dam stands at 38 feet in height and stretches 3250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1233 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Coon Creek, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is inspected annually to ensure its structural integrity.
With a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 is closely monitored for any potential safety concerns. Despite lacking a condition assessment rating, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. In case of emergencies, it is essential for the community to have an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of residents in the event of a dam failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure like SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 is crucial in safeguarding our environment and communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
3250 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
1233 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
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60cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
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1850cfs |
Caney River Near Ramona
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74cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
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1730cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
|
9cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
41cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Johnstone Park
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Washington Cove - Copan Lake
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Post Oak Park - Copan Lake
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