SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101
Key Takeaway
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20672 |
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
KIOWA CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101?
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101?
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 is owned by KIOWA CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 built?
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101?
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101?
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 has a dam height of 22 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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 last inspected?
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-101 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.