SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1
Key Takeaway
SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,080 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02192 |
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
JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1?
SCS-Pennington 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-Pennington Creek Site-1?
SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1 is owned by JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1 built?
SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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-Pennington Creek Site-1?
SCS-Pennington 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-Pennington Creek Site-1?
SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1 has a dam height of 39 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-Pennington Creek Site-1 last inspected?
SCS-Pennington Creek Site-1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.