SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08
Key Takeaway
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,391 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02078 |
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
PRESTON & LISA WHEELER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08?
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08?
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 is owned by PRESTON & LISA WHEELER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 built?
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08?
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08?
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 has a dam height of 28 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 last inspected?
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-08 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.