SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09
Key Takeaway
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02220 |
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
HUGHES CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09?
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 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 Wewoka Creek Site-09?
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 is owned by HUGHES CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 built?
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Wewoka Creek Site-09?
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 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 Wewoka Creek Site-09?
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 has a dam height of 38 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 Wewoka Creek Site-09 last inspected?
SCS-Little Wewoka Creek Site-09 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.