SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2

TR-BEAVER DAM CR· Roger Mills, Oklahoma· Built 1949· Earth· 44 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 89.5% in OK)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage982 acre-ft
Normal Storage131 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge9,501 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDOK01027

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 13, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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-2?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 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-2 built?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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-2?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 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-2?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 has a dam height of 44 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-2 last inspected?

SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 was last inspected on October 13, 2011. 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.