SCS-Dry Creek Site-22
Key Takeaway
SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 440 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22269 |
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
LINCOLN CO. CONSV. DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Dry Creek Site-22?
SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 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-Dry Creek Site-22?
SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 is owned by LINCOLN CO. CONSV. DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 built?
SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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-Dry Creek Site-22?
SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 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-Dry Creek Site-22?
SCS-Dry Creek Site-22 has a dam height of 22 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.