SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-21 in Hughes County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1982 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 53 feet with a length of 630 feet, providing a storage capacity of 598 acre-feet. Located on TR Caney Boggy Creek, this structure has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1.
Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam at SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-21 is equipped with a controlled spillway and one outlet valve. While it has not undergone recent inspections, the dam is under state jurisdiction, with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board responsible for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's location and design suggest a critical role in managing floodwaters in the region, highlighting its importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in understanding flood risk reduction infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
TR CANEY BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
1.8 |
Nid Storage |
598 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
209cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |