SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23
Key Takeaway
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 95.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,830 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21711 |
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
HUGHES CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23?
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 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 Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23?
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 is owned by HUGHES CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 built?
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23?
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 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 Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23?
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 has a dam height of 51 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 Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 last inspected?
SCS-Upper Muddy Boggy Creek Site-23 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.