SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1
Key Takeaway
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 95.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02403 |
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
UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-2
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 35 ftSCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-4
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 40 ftSprowles No 2
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 27 ftSprowls Gss 1x
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 24 ftSprowles No 3
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 26 ftSCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-3
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 47 ftSCS-Sandstone Creek Site-022
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 48 ftSCS-Sandstone Creek Site-021
Roger Mills, OK
Low Hazard 29 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1?
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 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 Dam Creek Site-1?
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 is owned by UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 built?
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Dam Creek Site-1?
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 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 Dam Creek Site-1?
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 has a dam height of 52 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 Dam Creek Site-1 last inspected?
SCS-Beaver Dam Creek Site-1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.