SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4
Key Takeaway
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00307 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GARVIN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4?
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4?
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 is owned by GARVIN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 built?
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Hybarger Site-4?
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 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 Hybarger Site-4?
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 has a dam height of 28 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 Hybarger Site-4 last inspected?
SCS-Bear Hybarger Site-4 was last inspected on October 24, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.