SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12

HORSE CR· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length758 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage607 acre-ft
Normal Storage183 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Max Discharge4,480 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK00410

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: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CUSTER CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12?

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 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-12?

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 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-12 built?

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 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-Beaver Creek Site-12?

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 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-12?

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 has a dam height of 27 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-12 last inspected?

SCS-Beaver Creek Site-12 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. 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.