SCS-Sandy Creek Site-18

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma (near VANOSS)

River/Stream: BURRIS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
1,470 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,077 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,423 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2011-12-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OK11056
State
Oklahoma (OK)
Coordinates
34.76207, -96.88252
Age
53 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.