SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08
Key Takeaway
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 96% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 619 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,598 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01136 |
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
WASHITA CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08?
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 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-Cavalry Creek Site-08?
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 is owned by WASHITA CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 built?
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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-Cavalry Creek Site-08?
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 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-Cavalry Creek Site-08?
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 has a dam height of 54 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-Cavalry Creek Site-08 last inspected?
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-08 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.