SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036

TR-SUGAR CREEK· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1967· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage370 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Max Discharge1,380 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDOK00533

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036?

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 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-Sugar Creek Site-036?

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 is owned by SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 built?

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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-036?

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 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-036?

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 has a dam height of 30 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-036 last inspected?

SCS-Sugar Creek Site-036 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. 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.