SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-51, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, completed in 1965, stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 1480 feet. With a storage capacity of 1069 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 63 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the TR-RED ROCK CREEK.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is identified as having a very high risk level. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is marked as "Not Rated". The last inspection conducted on the site was in 1999, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and upkeep to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1480 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
1069 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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