Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-44 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-44, located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 2570 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1734 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Red Rock Creek, has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, making it a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.

Despite being last inspected in 1980, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-44 has a very high risk assessment rating. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unreported, highlighting the need for updated assessments and guidelines to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential flood control structure. With its strategic location and critical role in flood risk reduction, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-44 are vital for safeguarding the surrounding communities and water resources in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

2570

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TR-RED ROCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

59

Hydraulic Height

38

Nid Storage

1734

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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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.