SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b
Key Takeaway
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,030 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12223 |
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
COAL CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014c
Coal, OK
Low Hazard 45 ftSCS-Delaware Creek Site-011
Johnston, OK
Low Hazard 27 ftSCS-Delaware Creek Site-010
Johnston, OK
Significant Hazard 33 ftSCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-10
Coal, OK
Low Hazard 20 ftSCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-11
Coal, OK
Low Hazard 35 ftSCS-Delaware Creek Site-012
Johnston, OK
Low Hazard 32 ftSCS-Delaware Creek Site-009
Johnston, OK
High Hazard 70 ftSCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-12
Johnston, OK
Low Hazard 47 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b 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-014b?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b is owned by COAL CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b built?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b was completed in 1968, making it 58 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-014b?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b 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-014b?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b 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-Delaware Creek Site-014b last inspected?
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014b was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.