SCS-Cow Creek Site-25a is a state-regulated earth dam located in Comanche, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1990, this dam stands at 30 feet in height and stretches 1600 feet in length, offering a maximum storage capacity of 740 acre-feet and a normal storage of 88 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Situated along the Cow Creek, this dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. The dam's drainage area covers 1.1 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4703 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition, the dam poses a very high risk, prompting the need for continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, SCS-Cow Creek Site-25a serves as a key infrastructure in safeguarding the community against potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
740 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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25cfs |
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1850cfs |
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0cfs |
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8cfs |
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200cfs |
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0cfs |
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