SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096
Key Takeaway
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,122 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00287 |
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-096?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 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-096?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 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-096 built?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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-096?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 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-096?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 has a dam height of 33 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-096 last inspected?
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-096 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.