SCS-Mill Creek Site-14
Key Takeaway
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02036 |
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
MURRAY CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Mill Creek Site-14?
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 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-Mill Creek Site-14?
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 is owned by MURRAY CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 built?
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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-Mill Creek Site-14?
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 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-Mill Creek Site-14?
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 has a dam height of 25 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-Mill Creek Site-14 last inspected?
SCS-Mill Creek Site-14 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.