SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11

TR-BUNCH CREEK· Noble, Oklahoma· Built 1980· Earth· 33 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK)
Dam Length3,440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage337 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Max Discharge2,605 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDOK20860

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 27, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

NOBLE CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11?

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11?

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 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-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 built?

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11?

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 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-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11?

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 has a dam height of 33 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-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 last inspected?

SCS-Upper Red Rock Creek Site-11 was last inspected on June 27, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.