SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104
Key Takeaway
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 635 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02398 |
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
UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104?
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 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 Washita Creek Site-104?
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 is owned by UPPER WASHITA CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 built?
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Washita Creek Site-104?
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 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 Washita Creek Site-104?
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 has a dam height of 22 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 Washita Creek Site-104 last inspected?
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-104 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.