SCS-Rush Creek Site-017
Key Takeaway
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 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 | 46 ft (taller than 92% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,290 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00157 |
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-Rush Creek Site-017?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 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-017?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 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-Rush Creek Site-017 built?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 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-Rush Creek Site-017?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 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-017?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 has a dam height of 46 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-017 last inspected?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-017 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.