Mccarley Bc, located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, is a privately-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of "Other." Completed in 1930, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet, and a length of 450 feet.
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It has a normal storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Mccarley Bc has a low hazard potential and is currently in "Not Rated" condition. Despite its age, this dam still plays a vital role in regulating the flow of the TR-DOUBLE SPRING BRANCH river or stream, with a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 775 cubic feet per second. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
With a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)," Mccarley Bc underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with its operation. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its presence is essential for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Mccarley Bc to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and its role in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DOUBLE SPRING BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison
|
238cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
322cfs |