SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3
Key Takeaway
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 718 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01025 |
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
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Low Hazard 36 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3?
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 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-Broken Leg Creek Site-3?
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 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-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 built?
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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-Broken Leg Creek Site-3?
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 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-Broken Leg Creek Site-3?
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 has a dam height of 40 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-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 last inspected?
SCS-Broken Leg Creek Site-3 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.