Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-06

Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-06 is an earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-06

The primary purpose of Scs-dead Indian-wldhorse Cr Site-06 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 26 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 217 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2012. That was over 14 years ago.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyRoger Mills
Nearest CityStrong City
River/StreamTr-washita River
Coordinates35.65420, -99.67834

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length970 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage217 acre-ft
Max Storage217 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Max Discharge1,385 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUPPER WASHITA CONS DIST
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/23/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOK00922
Federal IDOK00922
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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