SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4
Key Takeaway
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 281 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12091 |
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
OKFUSKEE CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4?
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 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-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4?
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 is owned by OKFUSKEE CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 built?
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4?
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 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-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4?
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 has a dam height of 28 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-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 last inspected?
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-B4 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.