SCS-Schaefer 1
Key Takeaway
SCS-Schaefer 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 63% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 481 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,780 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,739 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22256 |
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
DENISE ROSE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Schaefer 1?
SCS-Schaefer 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-Schaefer 1?
SCS-Schaefer 1 is owned by DENISE ROSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Schaefer 1 built?
SCS-Schaefer 1 was completed in 1997, making it 29 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-Schaefer 1?
SCS-Schaefer 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is SCS-Schaefer 1?
SCS-Schaefer 1 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-Schaefer 1 last inspected?
SCS-Schaefer 1 was last inspected on August 17, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.