SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15
Key Takeaway
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 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 | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,244 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01377 |
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 CO CONS DIST
State Government
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SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14b
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Low Hazard 20 ftSCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14a
Greer, OK
Low Hazard 28 ftSCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-14c
Greer, OK
Low Hazard 25 ftDoug Lanford
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Low Hazard 18 ftDuck Pond #1
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Low Hazard 14 ftSCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04
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Low Hazard 17 ftSCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 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-15?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 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-15 built?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 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-15?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 has a dam height of 21 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-15 last inspected?
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-15 was last inspected on June 15, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.