SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b

TR-SPRING BRANCH· Jackson, Oklahoma· Built 1967· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length2,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage223 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDOK02208

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: June 13, 1988
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JACKSON CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b 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-29b?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b is owned by JACKSON 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-29b built?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b was completed in 1967, making it 59 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-29b?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b 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-29b?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b 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-29b last inspected?

SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-29b was last inspected on June 13, 1988. 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.