SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10

TURKEY CREEK· Major, Oklahoma· Built 1999· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 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 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage163 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres
Drainage Area1,760 sq mi
Max Discharge492 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDOK30027

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: August 12, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MAJOR COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 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-Turkey Creek Site-10?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 is owned by MAJOR COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 built?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 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-Turkey Creek Site-10?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 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-Turkey Creek Site-10?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 has a dam height of 29 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-Turkey Creek Site-10 last inspected?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-10 was last inspected on August 12, 2009. 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.