SCS-Rush Creek Site-035
Key Takeaway
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00320 |
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-035?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 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-035?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 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-035 built?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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-035?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 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-035?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 has a dam height of 33 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-035 last inspected?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-035 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.