SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-37, located in Garfield, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 409 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Black Bear Creek, has a controlled spillway and is equipped with one valve outlet gate.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-37 is considered to have a very high risk level, denoting the importance of proper risk management measures. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection date dating back to 1980. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-37 serves as a significant site for flood risk reduction efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
409 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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|
6cfs |
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|
28cfs |
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|
372cfs |
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|
296cfs |
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|
425cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
193cfs |