SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33
Key Takeaway
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 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 | 47 ft (taller than 92.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01283 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
PONTOTOC CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 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-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 is owned by PONTOTOC CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 built?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Clear Boggy Creek Site-33?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 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 Clear Boggy Creek Site-33?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 has a dam height of 47 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 Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 last inspected?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-33 was last inspected on October 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.