SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34

NORTH JACK FORK CREEK· Pontotoc, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 37 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 37 ft (taller than 78.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,130 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge5,965 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK01284

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: October 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PONTOTOC COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34?

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 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-34?

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 is owned by PONTOTOC COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 built?

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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-34?

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 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-34?

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 has a dam height of 37 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-34 last inspected?

SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 was last inspected on October 20, 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.