The SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-10 in Pontotoc, Oklahoma, stands as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1983.
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This earth dam, with a height of 33 feet and a length of 1150 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Muddy Boggy Creek. The dam boasts a NID storage capacity of 403 acre-ft, contributing to the normal storage of 35 acre-ft and covering a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-10 has a very high risk assessment ranking due to its critical role in managing flood risks in the region. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, ensuring efficient water management during peak discharge times. While the structure has not been rated for condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to uphold its functionality and safety standards. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, this dam remains a crucial asset for mitigating flood risks in the area.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY BOGGY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
403 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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