SCS-Paint Creek Site-1
Key Takeaway
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 76.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK11075 |
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
HARPER CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Paint Creek Site-1?
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 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-Paint Creek Site-1?
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 is owned by HARPER CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 built?
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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-Paint Creek Site-1?
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 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-Paint Creek Site-1?
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 has a dam height of 36 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-Paint Creek Site-1 last inspected?
SCS-Paint Creek Site-1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.