SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-1 is a state-owned dam located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Iron Stob Corner.
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Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a length of 1575 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and a spillway type of Controlled. The dam has a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment described as fair.
This site is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. It is situated on TR-Whitegrass Creek and falls within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high (1), indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and management to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety. While the dam's condition is currently assessed as fair, ongoing assessments and modifications may be necessary to maintain its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1575 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITEGRASS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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342cfs |
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2040cfs |
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1160cfs |
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|
0cfs |