SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015
Key Takeaway
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 956 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20855 |
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
CANEY VALLEY CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 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-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 is owned by CANEY VALLEY CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 built?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 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-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 has a dam height of 38 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-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 last inspected?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Cr Site-015 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.