SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a
Key Takeaway
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 93.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,046 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,090 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00983 |
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-18a?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a 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-18a?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a 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-18a built?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a was completed in 1961, making it 65 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-18a?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a 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-18a?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a has a dam height of 49 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-18a last inspected?
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-18a was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.