SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8
Key Takeaway
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 782 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30374 |
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
ALFALFA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8?
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 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-8?
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 is owned by ALFALFA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 built?
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 was completed in 2011, making it 15 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-8?
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 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-8?
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 has a dam height of 33 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-8 last inspected?
SCS- Turkey Creek Site-8 was last inspected on December 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.