SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-33 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Garfield, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 1440 feet, providing storage capacity of 653 acre-feet. It is situated along the TR-RED ROCK CREEK, managed by the OWRB, ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting for its operation.
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-33 is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for efficient water management. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. This site, under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and highlights the importance of proper water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1440 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
653 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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|
4cfs |
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464cfs |
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|
27cfs |
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213cfs |
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|
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