Scs-kickapoo Nations Site-01m
Scs-kickapoo Nations Site-01m is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, built in 1990. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-kickapoo Nations Site-01m
The primary purpose of Scs-kickapoo Nations Site-01m is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Linclon County Conservation District (state). It impounds the Bellcow near Chandler.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 3,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,070 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2011. That was 14 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Chandler |
| River/Stream | Bellcow |
| Coordinates | 35.73127, -96.91662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,913 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,070 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,528 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LINCLON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21705 |
| Federal ID | OK21705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |