SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26
Key Takeaway
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01321 |
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
SEMINOLE CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26?
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26?
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 is owned by SEMINOLE CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 built?
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26?
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26?
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 has a dam height of 32 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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 last inspected?
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-26 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.