SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-16 in Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1975 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Red Rock Creek.
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With a height of 31 feet and a length of 2800 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 1472 acre-feet and a normal storage of 219 acre-feet, serving as a vital structure for water resource management in the region. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and a valve outlet gate for operational control.
Despite its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-16 poses a very high risk due to its age and the potential consequences of failure. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB and undergoes state inspections every 5 years. With a very high risk level and the need for risk management measures, this site showcases the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring for water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing extreme weather events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a case study on the intersection of infrastructure resilience and environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
2800 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
1472 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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