SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005
Key Takeaway
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 95.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 497 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00396 |
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
CUSTER CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005?
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 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-Soldier Creek Site-005?
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 is owned by CUSTER CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 built?
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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-Soldier Creek Site-005?
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 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-Soldier Creek Site-005?
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 has a dam height of 51 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-Soldier Creek Site-005 last inspected?
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-005 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.