Scs-okfuskee Tributaries Site-s1
Scs-okfuskee Tributaries Site-s1 is an earth dam located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-okfuskee Tributaries Site-s1
The primary purpose of Scs-okfuskee Tributaries Site-s1 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 Okmulgee Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Salt Creek near Okmulgee.
The dam stands 78 feet tall and stretches 3,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,055 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 11/06/2011. That was 14 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 78 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | Okmulgee |
| Nearest City | Okmulgee |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.57348, -96.10474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,008 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,055 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OKMULGEE CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11032 |
| Federal ID | OK11032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |