Scs-delaware Creek Site-010
Scs-delaware Creek Site-010 is an earth dam located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Scs-delaware Creek Site-010
The primary purpose of Scs-delaware Creek Site-010 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 Johnston Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Little Delaware Creek near Caney.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,056 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Caney |
| River/Stream | Little Delaware Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.40119, -96.49895 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,056 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,056 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02189 |
| Federal ID | OK02189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |