SCS-Roger Moore #1, also known as Moore-Hamilton, is a privately owned Earth dam located in Caddo, Oklahoma.
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Built in 1996 by USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Cobb Creek. Standing at 26 feet in height and 450 feet in length, it has a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity.
This low-hazard dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with one valve outlet gate. Although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", the risk assessment categorizes it as "Very High (1)". Despite this, the dam meets state regulatory standards and has not required any modification since its completion. With a drainage area of 277 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 62 cubic feet per second, SCS-Roger Moore #1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Roger Moore #1 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam designed for flood risk reduction. With its relatively low hazard potential and high-risk assessment, this Earth dam in Oklahoma stands as a vital infrastructure for water management along Cobb Creek. The collaboration between USDA NRCS and state regulatory agencies like the Oklahoma Water Resources Board highlights the importance of maintaining and inspecting such structures to ensure their effectiveness in protecting communities and ecosystems from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
COBB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
277 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
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4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
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2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
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16cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
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4cfs |
Washita River At Anadarko
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121cfs |
Canadian River At Bridgeport
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126cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Avery Landing
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Blackjack Campground
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Fort Cobb - Area 1
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Tent Hill Campground
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Fort Cobb - Area 2
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Deer Run Campground
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