SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008

BRUSHY· Pittsburg, Oklahoma· Built 1999· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length1,275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage291 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDOK22278

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 31, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PITTSBURG CO. CONSV. DIST

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008?

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008?

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 is owned by PITTSBURG CO. CONSV. DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 built?

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008?

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008?

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 has a dam height of 27 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 last inspected?

SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-008 was last inspected on December 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.