SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1
Key Takeaway
SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00089 |
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
ADAIR CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1?
SCS-Scraper Hollow 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-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1?
SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 is owned by ADAIR CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 built?
SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1?
SCS-Scraper Hollow 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-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1?
SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 has a dam height of 45 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-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 last inspected?
SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.