SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04
Key Takeaway
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20884 |
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
NOBLE CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-05a
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Low Hazard 16 ftSCS-Long Branch Creek Site-06
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Low Hazard 18 ftSCS-Long Branch Creek Site-02
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Low Hazard 24 ftSCS-Long Branch Creek Site-03
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Low Hazard 41 ftSCS-Long Branch Creek Site-01
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High Hazard 45 ftSCS-Long Branch Creek Site-06a
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Significant Hazard 20 ftSCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-74
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Significant Hazard 36 ftSCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-76
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High Hazard 31 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04?
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 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-Long Branch Creek Site-04?
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 is owned by NOBLE CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 built?
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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-Long Branch Creek Site-04?
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 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-Long Branch Creek Site-04?
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 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-Long Branch Creek Site-04 last inspected?
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-04 was last inspected on November 9, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.