The SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-37 is a state-owned earth dam located in Garfield, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-RED ROCK CR.
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Completed in 1965, this 23-foot high dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a storage capacity of 349 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since 1980 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-37 poses a very high risk due to its outdated inspection frequency and lack of recent assessments. While the dam has a stone core and soil foundation, it is crucial for the state regulatory agency, OWRB, to conduct regular inspections and ensure that proper risk management measures are in place. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals should pay close attention to the maintenance and monitoring of this dam to prevent any potential emergencies or hazards in the future.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
349 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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|
6cfs |
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|
372cfs |
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|
193cfs |
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|
28cfs |
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|
296cfs |
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|
425cfs |