SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3

TURKEY CREEK - CIMARRON RIVER· Garfield, Oklahoma· Built 2009· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length1,440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage227 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge33 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDOK83018

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: December 31, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GARFIELD COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 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-3?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 is owned by GARFIELD COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 built?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 was completed in 2009, making it 17 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-3?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 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-3?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 has a dam height of 35 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-3 last inspected?

SCS-Turkey Creek Site-3 was last inspected on December 31, 2011. 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.