SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b
Key Takeaway
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 146 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,217 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30028 |
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
GREER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b is owned by GREER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b built?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b was completed in 1999, making it 27 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b has a dam height of 20 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b last inspected?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b was last inspected on December 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.