Scs-sallisaw Creek Site-29
Scs-sallisaw Creek Site-29 is an earth dam located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-sallisaw Creek Site-29
The primary purpose of Scs-sallisaw Creek Site-29 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sequoyah Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Sallisaw Creek near Sallisaw.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 1,225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 358 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2011. That was 14 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Nearest City | Sallisaw |
| River/Stream | Sallisaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.53447, -94.82753 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 358 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SEQUOYAH CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK01232 |
| Federal ID | OK01232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |