SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08
Key Takeaway
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,102 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12061 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LINCOLN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08?
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08?
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 is owned by LINCOLN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 built?
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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-Quapaw Creek Site-08?
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 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-Quapaw Creek Site-08?
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 has a dam height of 38 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-Quapaw Creek Site-08 last inspected?
SCS-Quapaw Creek Site-08 was last inspected on September 8, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.