Scs-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-13 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Located in Noble, Oklahoma, the SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-13 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along the TR-RED ROCK CREEK.
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Summary
With a height of 22 feet and a length of 3150 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 386 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 315 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-13 is considered to have a very high risk of failure according to a risk assessment. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in November 1999. While the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, there is no emergency action plan in place, and risk management measures are unspecified. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-13 are crucial for protecting downstream communities and ecosystems from potential flooding and water shortages.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
3150 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
386 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
523cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
234cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1470cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
6cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
27cfs |
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-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-13