SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3
Key Takeaway
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 648 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02066 |
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
DEWAYNE MELTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3?
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 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-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3?
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 is owned by DEWAYNE MELTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 built?
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3?
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 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-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3?
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 has a dam height of 21 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-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 last inspected?
SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-3 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.