SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a
Key Takeaway
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 405 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22223 |
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
STEPHENS CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a?
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a 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-Cow Creek Site-16a?
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a is owned by STEPHENS CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a built?
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a was completed in 1993, making it 33 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-Cow Creek Site-16a?
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a 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-Cow Creek Site-16a?
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a has a dam height of 40 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-Cow Creek Site-16a last inspected?
SCS-Cow Creek Site-16a was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.