Scs-upper Elk Creek Site-15 is an earth dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 675 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Scs-upper Elk Creek Site-15
The primary purpose of Scs-upper Elk Creek Site-15 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 Washita Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-elk Creek near Sentinel.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Nearest City | Sentinel |
| River/Stream | Tr-elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29318, -99.35123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 849 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Washita Co Cons Dist |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK01060 |
| Federal ID | OK01060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |