Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-09 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-09, located in Red Rock, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1965 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Bunch Creek.
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Summary
This earthen dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 1450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 332 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite being last inspected in 1999 and not currently rated for condition assessment, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-09 remains an important piece of infrastructure in the region. The dam features one valve outlet gate and has a maximum discharge capacity of 808 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level (rated as 1), the dam still serves its primary purpose effectively and is inspected every 5 years to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-09 is an integral part of the flood risk reduction strategy in Noble County. With its controlled spillway design and stone core construction, this dam showcases the commitment to water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support infrastructure like SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-09 to ensure the protection of communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1450 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUNCH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
332 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
464cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
213cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
4cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
27cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
12cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
4160cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-09