SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08
Key Takeaway
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 63% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20696 |
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
ARBUCKLE CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08?
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 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-Upper Bayou Site-08?
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 is owned by ARBUCKLE CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 built?
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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-Upper Bayou Site-08?
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 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-Upper Bayou Site-08?
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 has a dam height of 31 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-Upper Bayou Site-08 last inspected?
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-08 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.