SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14
Key Takeaway
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00434 |
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
ARBUCKLE CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 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-Caddo Creek Site-14?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 is owned by ARBUCKLE CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 built?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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-Caddo Creek Site-14?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 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-Caddo Creek Site-14?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 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-Caddo Creek Site-14 last inspected?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-14 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.