Scs-delaware Creek Site-002
Scs-delaware Creek Site-002 is an earth dam located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-delaware Creek Site-002
The primary purpose of Scs-delaware Creek Site-002 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 Tr-sandy Creek near Caney.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 415 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Caney |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.38902, -96.41222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,610 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JOHNSTON CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20531 |
| Federal ID | OK20531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |