SCS-Rush Creek Site-021, located in Purdy, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a height of 45 feet and a length of 900 feet.
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Completed in 1981, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a storage capacity of 1115 acre-feet and a normal storage of 145 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Rush Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Rush Creek Site-021 poses a very high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," with the last inspection dating back to 1980. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, and it has not been modified in recent years. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans for the dam are not specified in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Rush Creek Site-021 provides a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure in Oklahoma. With its unique design features and risk assessment profile, this site offers valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in managing water resources and ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RUSH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
1115 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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Fuqua Lake
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Taylor Lake
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Clear Creek Lake
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