Scs-rush Creek Site-017
Scs-rush Creek Site-017 is an earth dam located in Grady County, Oklahoma, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-rush Creek Site-017
The primary purpose of Scs-rush Creek Site-017 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 Coon Creek near Purdy.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 638 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Purdy |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.72726, -97.77324 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,290 cfs |
| 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 | OK00157 |
| Federal ID | OK00157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |