Scs-david Dickey is an earth dam located in Custer County, Oklahoma, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, 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-david Dickey
The primary purpose of Scs-david Dickey is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Norvelle & Jeff Dickey (private). It impounds the . near Weatherford.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 453 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 04/15/1997. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Weatherford |
| River/Stream | . |
| Coordinates | 35.60420, -98.72817 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 453 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 754 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Norvelle & Jeff Dickey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22255 |
| Federal ID | OK22255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |