SCS-Criner Creek Site-005
Key Takeaway
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 837 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,620 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00747 |
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
MCCLAIN CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005a
McClain, OK
Low Hazard 32 ftOknoname 087033
McClain, OK
Low Hazard 22 ftSCS-Criner Creek Site-004
McClain, OK
Low Hazard 27 ftSCS-Criner Creek Site-003
McClain, OK
High Hazard 37 ftSCS-Finn Creek Site-021
McClain, OK
High Hazard 52 ftSCS-Criner Creek Site-002
McClain, OK
High Hazard 36 ftSCS-Finn Creek Site-022
McClain, OK
High Hazard 50 ftSCS-Criner Creek Site-008
McClain, OK
Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Criner Creek Site-005?
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 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-Criner Creek Site-005?
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 is owned by MCCLAIN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 built?
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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-Criner Creek Site-005?
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 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-Criner Creek Site-005?
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 has a dam height of 32 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-Criner Creek Site-005 last inspected?
SCS-Criner Creek Site-005 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.