SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b
Key Takeaway
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,360 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00249 |
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
GARVIN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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Low Hazard 30 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b 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-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b 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-N3b built?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b 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-N3b?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b 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-N3b?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b has a dam height of 25 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-N3b last inspected?
SCS-Kickapoo Sandy Creek Site-N3b was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.