Boy Scout Camp

CANADIAN RIVER· Hughes, Oklahoma· Built 1978· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Boy Scout Camp is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length347 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage225 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,953 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDOK13142

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 7, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

BOY SCOUT CAMP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Boy Scout Camp?

Boy Scout Camp is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Boy Scout Camp?

Boy Scout Camp is owned by BOY SCOUT CAMP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Boy Scout Camp built?

Boy Scout Camp was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Boy Scout Camp?

Boy Scout Camp serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Boy Scout Camp?

Boy Scout Camp has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Boy Scout Camp last inspected?

Boy Scout Camp was last inspected on December 7, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.