SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-008, located in Caddo, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction on Cedar Creek.
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Completed in 1983, this dam has a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 738 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this dam serves as a crucial structure in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-008 is seen as a vital asset for flood risk reduction in the region. With a very high risk assessment rating, this dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The risk management measures for this dam are not specified, but its very high risk rating suggests that it plays a significant role in mitigating potential flooding events in the area.
Owned and regulated by the state of Oklahoma, SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-008 is part of the larger network of dams managed by the OWRB. With a history of successful flood risk reduction and a capacity to store 738 acre-feet of water, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
66 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
738 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Avery Landing
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Fort Cobb - Area 5
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Eagle Nest Campground/ Ft Cobb SP
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Fort Cobb - Area 1
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Deer Run Campground
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Fort Cobb - Area 2
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