SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-02 in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-RED ROCK CREEK, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 1100 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 547 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2391 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam is rated very high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
Located in the Tulsa District, this dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the dam's condition assessment is currently noted as "Not Rated," the last inspection took place in November 1999, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Although emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified in the data, the dam's risk assessment as very high underscores the critical need for preparedness and mitigation strategies. With its stone core and soil foundation, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-02 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region, emphasizing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
547 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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