SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-24, located in Red Rock, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1969 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-RED ROCK CREEK.
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This 28-foot tall dam boasts a storage capacity of 1685 acre-feet and a surface area of 63 acres, serving as a critical infrastructure in Garfield County. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment due to its age and lack of recent inspection data.
Owned by the state of Oklahoma and regulated by the OWRB, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-24 features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in November 2005. The surrounding area faces a very high risk level, necessitating proactive risk management measures to ensure the community's safety and the dam's structural integrity in the face of potential emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-24 presents a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and risk assessment in the heart of Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
63 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
1685 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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