Dead Indian-wildhorse Creek 102
Dead Indian-wildhorse Creek 102 is an earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dead Indian-wildhorse Creek 102
The primary purpose of Dead Indian-wildhorse Creek 102 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 Scd (local government).
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,470 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 12/31/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Roger Mills |
| Coordinates | 35.78701, -99.76405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER WASHITA SCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK83915 |
| Federal ID | OK83915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |