SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18
Key Takeaway
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 95.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 248 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,161 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00438 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARBUCKLES CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 -18?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 is owned by ARBUCKLES CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 built?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 -18?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. 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 -18?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 has a dam height of 53 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 -18 last inspected?
SCS-Caddo Creek Site -18 was last inspected on June 30, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.