Scs-little Washita River Site-16
Scs-little Washita River Site-16 is an earth dam located in Grady County, Oklahoma, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-little Washita River Site-16
The primary purpose of Scs-little Washita River Site-16 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 Grady Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Scs-little Washita River Site.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| River/Stream | Scs-little Washita River Site |
| Coordinates | 34.82405, -98.06008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GRADY CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22114 |
| Federal ID | OK22114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |