SCS-Pryor Creek Site-19, located in Chelsea, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Pryor Creek.
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Humidity
Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at 33 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a length of 2020 feet. It has a storage capacity of 592 acre-feet and a normal storage of 122 acre-feet, serving as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources in Rogers County.
With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, SCS-Pryor Creek Site-19 has a low hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of very high (1). However, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected since January 1980. Despite this, the dam continues to play a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource management for the surrounding area. Its regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) underscores the commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of this essential infrastructure in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
2020 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PRYOR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
592 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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