Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52

ARKANSAS RIVER· Noble, Oklahoma· Built 2006· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 70.5% in OK)
Dam Length2,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage519 acre-ft
Surface Area95 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge3,950 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDOK30369

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 31, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

WILLIAM B MCINTOSH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52?

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 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 Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52?

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 is owned by WILLIAM B MCINTOSH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 built?

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52?

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 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 Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52?

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 has a dam height of 34 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 Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 last inspected?

Upper Red Rock Creek Site # 52 was last inspected on December 31, 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.