SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010
Key Takeaway
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00187 |
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
GRADY CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010?
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 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-Roaring Creek Site-010?
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 is owned by GRADY CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 built?
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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-Roaring Creek Site-010?
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 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-Roaring Creek Site-010?
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 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-Roaring Creek Site-010 last inspected?
SCS-Roaring Creek Site-010 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.