SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c
Key Takeaway
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10638 |
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
CREEK CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c?
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c?
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c is owned by CREEK CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c built?
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c was completed in 1972, making it 54 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c?
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c?
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c has a dam height of 22 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c last inspected?
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-55c was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.