SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18
Key Takeaway
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,570 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01088 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WASHITA CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18?
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18?
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 is owned by WASHITA CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 built?
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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-Boggy Creek Site-18?
SCS-Boggy 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-Boggy Creek Site-18?
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 has a dam height of 42 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-Boggy Creek Site-18 last inspected?
SCS-Boggy Creek Site-18 was last inspected on September 8, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.