Scs-wildhorse Creek Site-023 is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 1,425 ft long, taller than 74% 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-wildhorse Creek Site-023
The primary purpose of Scs-wildhorse Creek Site-023 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 Clear Creek near Hope.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,414 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 10/05/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Hope |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.64036, -97.85120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 731 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,289 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Stephens Co Cons Dist |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK01191 |
| Federal ID | OK01191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |