Scs-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-49 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-49, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 1900 feet, with a storage capacity of 1464 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Red Rock river and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-49 is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the potential consequences of failure. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, the dam has not been rated in terms of its condition assessment. Regular inspections are conducted every five years, with the last inspection taking place in November 1999. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols for this dam are not explicitly stated in the available data, leaving room for further investigation and assessment by water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
RED ROCK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
3.45 |
Nid Storage |
1464 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
464cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
4cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
213cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
27cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
12cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
459cfs |
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-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-49