SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040
Key Takeaway
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,315 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20792 |
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
SOUTH CADDO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 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-040?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 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-040 built?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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-040?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 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-040?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 has a dam height of 29 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-040 last inspected?
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-040 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.