Scs-wildhorse Creek Site-030
Scs-wildhorse Creek Site-030 is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-wildhorse Creek Site-030
The primary purpose of Scs-wildhorse Creek Site-030 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 Stephens Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-owens Creek near Velma.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,825 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Velma |
| River/Stream | Tr-owens Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.55976, -97.75029 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,825 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STEPHENS 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 | OK01184 |
| Federal ID | OK01184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |