SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06

HAPPY HOLLOW CREEK· Garvin, Oklahoma· Built 1972· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 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 31 ft (taller than 63% in OK)
Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage164 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Max Discharge365 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDOK00242

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

GARVIN CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06?

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 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-Maysville Laterals Site-H06?

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 is owned by GARVIN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 built?

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 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-Maysville Laterals Site-H06?

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 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-Maysville Laterals Site-H06?

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 has a dam height of 31 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-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 last inspected?

SCS-Maysville Laterals Site-H06 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.