SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103
Key Takeaway
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 63% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00929 |
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
BECKHAM CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103?
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 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-Sandstone Creek Site-103?
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 is owned by BECKHAM CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 built?
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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-Sandstone Creek Site-103?
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 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-Sandstone Creek Site-103?
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 has a dam height of 31 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-Sandstone Creek Site-103 last inspected?
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-103 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.