Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21 dam
Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21
SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21 is a state-regulated dam located in Red Rock, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 484 acre-feet and a normal storage of 81 acre-feet, serving as a crucial infrastructure to manage water resources and mitigate flood risks in the area.
The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's condition is currently unrated, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. The site is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to ensure its operational integrity and safety.
With its strategic location on TR-Red Rock Creek and contribution to water resource management in Garfield County, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21 highlights the significance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities against natural disasters and promoting sustainable water management practices. As a key element in the local flood risk reduction system, this dam underscores the critical role of collaboration between state agencies, designers, and regulators in enhancing resilience to climate-related challenges and protecting valuable water resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skeleton Creek At Enid | 3 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa | 77 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia River Near Blackwell | 135 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 73 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia R Nr Corbin | 58 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 377 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21.
Track Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21
Where does the data for Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-21.