SCS-Jack Creek Site-1
Key Takeaway
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 5,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 886 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,925 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20541 |
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
TILLMAN CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Jack Creek Site-9
Tillman, OK
Low Hazard 22 ftSCS-Jack Creek Site-2
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Low Hazard 35 ftSCS-Jack Creek Site-8
Tillman, OK
Low Hazard 24 ftSCS-Jack Creek Site-2b
Tillman, OK
Low Hazard 24 ftSCS-Jack Creek Site-2a
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Low Hazard 28 ftSCS-Jack Creek Site-4
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Low Hazard 23 ftBohl J.W.
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Low Hazard 20 ftSCS-Jack Creek Site-5
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Low Hazard 23 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Jack Creek Site-1?
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 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-Jack Creek Site-1?
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 is owned by TILLMAN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 built?
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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-Jack Creek Site-1?
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 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-Jack Creek Site-1?
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 has a dam height of 26 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-Jack Creek Site-1 last inspected?
SCS-Jack Creek Site-1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.