SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c
Key Takeaway
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 76.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00403 |
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
CUSTER CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c?
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c 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-Beaver Creek Site-02c?
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c is owned by CUSTER CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c built?
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c was completed in 1964, making it 62 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-Beaver Creek Site-02c?
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c 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-Beaver Creek Site-02c?
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c has a dam height of 36 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-Beaver Creek Site-02c last inspected?
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-02c was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.