SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18
Key Takeaway
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 589 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12138 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NOBLE CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18?
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18?
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 is owned by NOBLE CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 built?
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18?
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18?
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 last inspected?
SCS-Lower Red Rock Creek Site-18 was last inspected on November 9, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.