SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18
Key Takeaway
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 167 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30370 |
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
GRADY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18?
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 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- Bitter Creek Site-18?
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 is owned by GRADY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 built?
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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- Bitter Creek Site-18?
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 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- Bitter Creek Site-18?
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 has a dam height of 35 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- Bitter Creek Site-18 last inspected?
SCS- Bitter Creek Site-18 was last inspected on December 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.