SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029
Key Takeaway
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 177 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,725 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22237 |
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
PITTSBURG COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 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-029?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 is owned by PITTSBURG COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 built?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 was completed in 1996, making it 30 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-029?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 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-029?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 last inspected?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029 was last inspected on August 10, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.