Scs-south Clinton Laterals Site-l16
Scs-south Clinton Laterals Site-l16 is an earth dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-south Clinton Laterals Site-l16
The primary purpose of Scs-south Clinton Laterals Site-l16 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 Washita Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-washita River near Cloud Chief.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 3,730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Nearest City | Cloud Chief |
| River/Stream | Tr-washita River |
| Coordinates | 35.41949, -98.92714 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WASHITA CO 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 | OK01120 |
| Federal ID | OK01120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |