SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2
Key Takeaway
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 78.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,475 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20756 |
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
WASHITA CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2?
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 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-Gyp Creek Site-2?
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 is owned by WASHITA CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 built?
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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-Gyp Creek Site-2?
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 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-Gyp Creek Site-2?
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 has a dam height of 37 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-Gyp Creek Site-2 last inspected?
SCS-Gyp Creek Site-2 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.