SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a
Key Takeaway
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 63% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,382 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00248 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GARVIN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a is owned by GARVIN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a built?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a was completed in 1969, making it 57 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-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a 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-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a has a dam height of 31 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-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a last inspected?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3a was last inspected on January 4, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.