SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40
Key Takeaway
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,180 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01289 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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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Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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-40?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 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-40 built?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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-40?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 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-40?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 has a dam height of 45 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-40 last inspected?
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-40 was last inspected on September 28, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.