The SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-43, located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a storage capacity of 1069 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in the event of a breach. The last inspection of the dam took place in 1980, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated", highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in flood risk management. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in the historical and structural details of this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1280 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
1069 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
27cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
4cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
459cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
464cfs |
Cimarron River Near Dover
|
312cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
66cfs |