SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a
Key Takeaway
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 92.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 815 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22048 |
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
GARVIN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a 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-Rush Creek Site-003a?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a is owned by GARVIN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a built?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a was completed in 1986, making it 40 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-Rush Creek Site-003a?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a 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-Rush Creek Site-003a?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a has a dam height of 47 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-Rush Creek Site-003a last inspected?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-003a was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.