SCS-Lost Duck Creek Site-D1, located in Kay County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS.
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Humidity
This dam, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 3230 feet, serves a primary purpose of water resource management, providing a normal storage capacity of 148 acre-feet. The dam is designed with a stone core and soil foundation, with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, highlighting the need for effective risk management measures. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and continued functionality in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource demands. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will find SCS-Lost Duck Creek Site-D1 to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
3230 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DUCK CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
740 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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