Scs-stillwater Creek Site-49b
Scs-stillwater Creek Site-49b is an earth dam located in Payne County, Oklahoma, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-stillwater Creek Site-49b
The primary purpose of Scs-stillwater Creek Site-49b 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 Payne County Conservation District (state). It impounds the Tributary To Stillwater Creek near Stillwater.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 181 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 10/24/2011. That was 14 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
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 | Payne |
| Nearest City | Stillwater |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Stillwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09379, -97.12982 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 181 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAYNE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22262 |
| Federal ID | OK22262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |