Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-46 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-46 in Oklahoma is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 2150 feet, providing a storage capacity of 932 acre-feet for flood control on the TR-ELKHORN CR river or stream. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.

Despite being last inspected in 1980 and currently rated as "Not Rated" for condition assessment, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-46 has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. The dam is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, and is under the jurisdiction of OWRB. While the dam poses a low hazard, its risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not currently available, highlighting the need for updated monitoring and safety protocols to ensure the continued protection of the surrounding community and water resources. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and warrants ongoing attention from regulatory agencies and stakeholders in the water resource and climate resilience sectors.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

2150

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-ELKHORN CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

932

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

35
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.