SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b
Key Takeaway
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10737 |
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
UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b 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-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b is owned by UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b built?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b was completed in 1949, making it 77 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-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b 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-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b has a dam height of 30 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-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b last inspected?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.