SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d
Key Takeaway
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 | 36 ft (taller than 76.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,050 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20678 |
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
BECKHAM CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d?
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d 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 Elk Creek Site-23d?
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d is owned by BECKHAM CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d built?
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d 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 Elk Creek Site-23d?
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d 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 Elk Creek Site-23d?
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d has a dam height of 36 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 Elk Creek Site-23d last inspected?
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-23d was last inspected on August 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.