SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002
Key Takeaway
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20531 |
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
JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 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-Delaware Creek Site-002?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 is owned by JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 built?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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-Delaware Creek Site-002?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 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-Delaware Creek Site-002?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 has a dam height of 28 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-Delaware Creek Site-002 last inspected?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-002 was last inspected on December 15, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.