SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1

DRY CREEK· Roger Mills, Oklahoma· Built 1948· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in OK)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage341 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Max Discharge869 cfs
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDOK01026

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 is owned by UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 built?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 was completed in 1948, making it 78 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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 has a dam height of 39 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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 last inspected?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.