Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 2006 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Arkansas River.
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Summary
This dam stands at a height of 34.1 feet and has a length of 2600 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 4075 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 519 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 95 acres and has a drainage area of 9.01 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3950 cubic feet per second.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam at Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 is rated as having a moderate risk level (3). The dam is state regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The last inspection of the dam was conducted on December 31, 2011, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified for this site. Overall, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the region, ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
2600 |
Dam Height |
34.1 |
River Or Stream |
ARKANSAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
95 |
Drainage Area |
9.01 |
Nid Storage |
4075 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
485cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
7cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
226cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
26cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
4040cfs |
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.
Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52