SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007
Key Takeaway
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20589 |
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
SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007?
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 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-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007?
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 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-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 built?
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007?
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 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-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007?
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 has a dam height of 24 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-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 last inspected?
SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-007 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.