SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a
Key Takeaway
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 757 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 365 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12220 |
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
COAL CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a?
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a 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-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a?
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a is owned by COAL CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a built?
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a was completed in 1973, making it 53 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-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a?
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a 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-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a?
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a has a dam height of 23 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-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a last inspected?
SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a was last inspected on November 7, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.