Rock Creek Reservoir
Rock Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rock Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Rock Creek Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bixby Utility Service Authority (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek near Snake Creek.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tulsa |
| Nearest City | Snake Creek |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87581, -95.82606 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,266 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,780 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BIXBY UTILITY SERVICE AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00118 |
| Federal ID | OK00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |