SCS-Stillwater Creek Site Site-49a in Payne County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam managed by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1998, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a capacity of 604 acre-feet for storing water. With a controlled spillway and a slide gate outlet, the dam serves as a crucial structure for managing water flow in the tributary of Stillwater Creek.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, SCS-Stillwater Creek Site Site-49a has not been modified in recent years. The dam's risk assessment classifies it as very high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's location in the Tulsa District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals can appreciate the role of SCS-Stillwater Creek Site Site-49a in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Hydraulic Height |
3 |
Nid Storage |
604 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
68cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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Catfish Cove
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Lake McMurtry West
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Lake McMurtry East
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