SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c

TR-TURKEY CR· Greer, Oklahoma· Built 1978· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDOK22146

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

GREER CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c 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-14c?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c is owned by GREER CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c built?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c was completed in 1978, making it 48 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-14c?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c 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-14c?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c has a dam height of 25 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-14c last inspected?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c 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.