SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-03, located in Love, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Constructed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet, providing a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet for the TR Walnut Bayou watershed. The dam's spillway is controlled and features a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of SCS-Lower Bayou Creek Site-03 is deemed fair, with the last inspection conducted in June 2011. The risk assessment for this dam is very high (1), indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. As a key flood control structure in the region, its critical role in protecting against inundation and managing water resources in the area underscores the importance of maintaining its integrity and functionality for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR WALNUT BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |