Scs-bear-fall & Coon Creek Site-032 is an earth dam located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 59% 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-bear-fall & Coon Creek Site-032
The primary purpose of Scs-bear-fall & Coon Creek Site-032 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 Oklahoma Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-coon Creek near Luther.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 375 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Nearest City | Luther |
| River/Stream | Tr-coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72068, -97.25764 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,068 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Oklahoma Co Cons Dist |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02411 |
| Federal ID | OK02411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |