Scs-rush Creek Site-039a
Scs-rush Creek Site-039a is an earth dam located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-rush Creek Site-039a
The primary purpose of Scs-rush Creek Site-039a 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 Garvin Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-rush Creek near Paul Valley.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garvin |
| Nearest City | Paul Valley |
| River/Stream | Tr-rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.72292, -97.38548 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GARVIN 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 | OK00316 |
| Federal ID | OK00316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |