SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2
Key Takeaway
SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 980 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10681 |
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
ALFALFA CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2?
SCS-Lambert 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-Lambert Creek Site-2?
SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2 is owned by ALFALFA CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2 built?
SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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-Lambert Creek Site-2?
SCS-Lambert 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-Lambert Creek Site-2?
SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2 has a dam height of 21 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-Lambert Creek Site-2 last inspected?
SCS-Lambert Creek Site-2 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.