SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058
Key Takeaway
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22049 |
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
GARVIN CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-058?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 is owned by GARVIN CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 built?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-058?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-058?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 has a dam height of 18 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 last inspected?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-058 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.