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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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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