SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b

TRIBUTARY TO LITTLE DEEP RED CREEK· Tillman, Oklahoma· Built 2001· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK)
Dam Length6,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.5K acre-ft
Surface Area805 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge3,000 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDOK30108

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: December 31, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TILLMAN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b?

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b 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-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b?

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b is owned by TILLMAN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b built?

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b was completed in 2001, making it 25 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-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b?

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b 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-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b?

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b 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-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b last inspected?

SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b was last inspected on December 31, 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.