SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101
Key Takeaway
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20823 |
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
GRADY CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1
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Low Hazard 32 ftSCS-Ionine Creek Site-102
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Low Hazard 20 ftCaldwell Harold
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Low Hazard 25 ftOknoname 30235
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Low Hazard 36 ftOknoname 015008
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Low Hazard 24 ftRichardson Dave No.1
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Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101?
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 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-Ionine Creek Site-101?
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 is owned by GRADY CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 built?
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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-Ionine Creek Site-101?
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 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-Ionine Creek Site-101?
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 has a dam height of 15 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-Ionine Creek Site-101 last inspected?
SCS-Ionine Creek Site-101 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.