SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-029

PEACEABLE CREEK· Pittsburg, Oklahoma· Built 1996· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

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 Length1,370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area177 acres
Drainage Area3,725 sq mi
Max Discharge4,100 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDOK22237

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: August 10, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PITTSBURG COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.