SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r
Key Takeaway
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02128 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
LINCOLN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r?
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r 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 SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r?
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r is owned by LINCOLN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r built?
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r?
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r?
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r has a dam height of 29 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 SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r last inspected?
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-003r was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.