SCS-Little Washita River Site-25

TR-LITTLE WASHITA RIVER· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1976· Earth· 57 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 57 ft (taller than 96.8% in OK)
Dam Length710 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge420 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOK20782

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 27, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Little Washita River Site-25?

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 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-Little Washita River Site-25?

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 is owned by SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 built?

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Washita River Site-25?

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 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 Washita River Site-25?

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 has a dam height of 57 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 Washita River Site-25 last inspected?

SCS-Little Washita River Site-25 was last inspected on September 27, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.