SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10

UNCLE JOHN CREEK· Canadian, Oklahoma· Built 1974· Earth· 51 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 51 ft (taller than 95.1% in OK)
Dam Length2,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area112 acres
Max Discharge4,600 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDOK12043

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 17, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CANADIAN CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10?

SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 is owned by CANADIAN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 built?

SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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-Uncle John Creek Site-10?

SCS-Uncle John 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-Uncle John Creek Site-10?

SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 has a dam height of 51 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-Uncle John Creek Site-10 last inspected?

SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-10 was last inspected on May 17, 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.