SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5

TR-WHITEGRASS CREEK· McCurtain, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK)
Dam Length1,550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage413 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Max Discharge540 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK02068

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TERRY J & KERREY L MATLOCK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5?

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 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-5?

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 is owned by TERRY J & KERREY L MATLOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 built?

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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-5?

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 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-5?

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 has a dam height of 19 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-5 last inspected?

SCS-Whitegrass-Waterhole Cr Site-5 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.