SCS-Timber Creek Site-7
Key Takeaway
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 93.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,569 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00020 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BECKHAM COUNTY CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Timber Creek Site-4
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Low Hazard 34 ftSCS-Timber Creek Site-6
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Significant Hazard 44 ftSCS-Timber Creek Site-5
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Significant Hazard 38 ftSCS-Timber Creek Site-3
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Low Hazard 46 ftHickey
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Low Hazard 29 ftSCS-Timber Creek Site-2
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Significant Hazard 40 ftShotwell No 7
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Low Hazard 26 ftRobertson Dam
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Low Hazard 31 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Timber Creek Site-7?
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Timber Creek Site-7?
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 is owned by BECKHAM COUNTY CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 built?
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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-Timber Creek Site-7?
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 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-Timber Creek Site-7?
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 has a dam height of 49 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-Timber Creek Site-7 last inspected?
SCS-Timber Creek Site-7 was last inspected on July 6, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.