SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17

TR SANDY CREEK· Johnston, Oklahoma· Built 1957· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDOK20626

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17?

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 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-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17?

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 is owned by JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 built?

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17?

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 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-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17?

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 has a dam height of 40 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-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 last inspected?

SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-17 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. 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.