Scs-bear-hybarger Site-3a
Scs-bear-hybarger Site-3a is an earth dam located in McClain County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-bear-hybarger Site-3a
The primary purpose of Scs-bear-hybarger Site-3a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mcclain Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Hybarger Creek near Lindsay.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 638 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Nearest City | Lindsay |
| River/Stream | Hybarger Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.86917, -97.63586 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MCCLAIN CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00744 |
| Federal ID | OK00744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |