Scs-quartermaster Creek Site-21a
Scs-quartermaster Creek Site-21a is an earth dam located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-quartermaster Creek Site-21a
The primary purpose of Scs-quartermaster Creek Site-21a 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 Dewey Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the North Branch Quartermaster Cr near Leedey.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 3,855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 438 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 10/01/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Dewey |
| Nearest City | Leedey |
| River/Stream | North Branch Quartermaster Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.87323, -99.35512 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 438 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 438 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DEWEY CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK01501 |
| Federal ID | OK01501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |