Lee Mcmorries is a privately owned dam located in Payne, Oklahoma, near the city of Stillwater.
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Built in 1997 by the USDA NRCS, this stone dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.5 acres. Situated on a tributary of Stillwater Creek, Lee Mcmorries serves a variety of purposes beyond flood control, making it a crucial water resource in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Lee Mcmorries is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced for safety and compliance. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam poses a very high risk due to its location and purpose. With a drainage area of 155 square miles and a maximum discharge of 523 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating potential risks in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Lee Mcmorries to be an important structure to study and monitor in the ongoing efforts to safeguard the environment and communities in Payne County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. OF STILLWATER CREEK |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Drainage Area |
155 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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459cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
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27cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
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66cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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488cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
4cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
12cfs |
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