SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006
Key Takeaway
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 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 | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,706 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30026 |
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 CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 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 Creek Sit-006?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 is owned by CANEY VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 built?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Creek Sit-006?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 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 Creek Sit-006?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 has a dam height of 35 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 Creek Sit-006 last inspected?
SCS-Cotton-Coon-Mission Creek Sit-006 was last inspected on October 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.