SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103
Key Takeaway
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00365 |
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
CUSTER CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103?
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 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-Butler Laterals Site-103?
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 is owned by CUSTER CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 built?
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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-Butler Laterals Site-103?
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 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-Butler Laterals Site-103?
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 has a dam height of 28 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-Butler Laterals Site-103 last inspected?
SCS-Butler Laterals Site-103 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.