SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020
Key Takeaway
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 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 | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,115 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00524 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
NORTH CADDO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 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-Sugar Creek Site-020?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 is owned by NORTH CADDO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 built?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 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-Sugar Creek Site-020?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 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-Sugar Creek Site-020?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 has a dam height of 40 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-Sugar Creek Site-020 last inspected?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-020 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.