SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009

TR-WASHITA RIVER· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1972· Earth· 56 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 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 56 ft (taller than 96.7% in OK)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge730 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDOK20590

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009?

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 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-009?

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 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-009 built?

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 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-009?

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 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-009?

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 has a dam height of 56 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-009 last inspected?

SCS-Fort Cobb Laterals Site-009 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.