Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-29 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-29, located in Garfield, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1991 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This dam on Upper Red Rock serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in the area, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 1480 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 345 acre-feet and a normal storage of 93 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 16 acres and draining a 1.4 square mile watershed.

With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-29 has a very high risk assessment rating. Despite its condition not being rated, the dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. The dam's structure and design are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and permitting requirements. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-29 represents an essential component of flood control and management in the region, contributing to the overall water infrastructure and safety of the area.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

1480

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

UPPER RED ROCK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

345

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.