SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-25 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Cottonwood, Hughes County, Oklahoma.
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Built in 1982 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Salt Creek. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 930 feet, it has a storage capacity of 535 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-25 indicates a very high risk level (1) based on undisclosed criteria. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not undergone a recent inspection since January 1, 1980. While the emergency action plan status, readiness, and compliance with guidelines remain unknown, this dam is equipped for state-permitted operation with regular inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety and flood protection in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an opportunity to study the management and potential risks associated with flood control infrastructure in rural Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
930 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
SALT CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
535 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
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|
12cfs |
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|
209cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |