SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3
Key Takeaway
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 492 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,536 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00543 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3?
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3?
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 is owned by SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 built?
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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-Fast Runner Creek Site-3?
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 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-Fast Runner Creek Site-3?
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 has a dam height of 45 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-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 last inspected?
SCS-Fast Runner Creek Site-3 was last inspected on December 2, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.