SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-29, located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Black Bear Creek.
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Humidity
It stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 1450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1330 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 2 feet, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being assessed as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high (1), indicating the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1980, with an inspection frequency of once every 5 years. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential upgrades to ensure its safety and efficacy in flood risk management. With its critical role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-29 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1450 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Nid Storage |
1330 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
7cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
26cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
444cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
216cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
453cfs |
Cimarron River Near Dover
|
300cfs |