Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-01
Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-01 is an earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-01
The primary purpose of Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-01 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Upper Washita Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-washita River near Strong City.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 391 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Roger Mills |
| Nearest City | Strong City |
| River/Stream | Tr-washita River |
| Coordinates | 35.70092, -99.60058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00917 |
| Federal ID | OK00917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |