SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-003, located in Osage, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction.
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Completed in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and has a length of 2200 feet, providing storage capacity of 3950 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 8.1 square miles. The dam's spillway type is Controlled with a width of 2 feet, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-003 indicates a very high risk level. However, the dam's condition has not been rated, and the last inspection date recorded was in 1980. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not currently available, suggesting a need for updated assessment and preparedness measures to address the high-risk designation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-003 presents an intriguing case study of a state-regulated dam in Oklahoma with potential flood risk reduction benefits. With its location along the Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek, this dam serves an important role in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas from flooding. However, the dam's outdated inspection and emergency preparedness information highlight the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
2200 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
COTTON-COON-MISSION CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Drainage Area |
8.1 |
Nid Storage |
3950 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
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63cfs |
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35cfs |
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8cfs |
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51cfs |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
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2cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
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658cfs |
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