SCS-Rush Creek Site-106
Key Takeaway
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 825 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10742 |
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
Nearby Dams
SCS-Rush Creek Site-026
Garvin, OK
Low Hazard 33 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-028
Garvin, OK
Low Hazard 34 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-040
Stephens, OK
Low Hazard 34 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-047
Garvin, OK
Low Hazard 38 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-041
Stephens, OK
Low Hazard 28 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-027
Stephens, OK
Low Hazard 35 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-029
Garvin, OK
Low Hazard 41 ftSCS-Rush Creek Site-025
Grady, OK
Low Hazard 37 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Rush Creek Site-106?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 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-106?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 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-106 built?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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-106?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 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-106?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 has a dam height of 35 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-106 last inspected?
SCS-Rush Creek Site-106 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.