SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-25 is a state-regulated dam located in Garfield, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 780 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 314 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-25 poses a very high risk, which emphasizes the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection was conducted in 1980. With a drainage area unspecified, the dam is associated with the TR-Black Bear Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of OWRB. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of this dam's design, purpose, and risk assessment offers valuable insights into managing and protecting our vital water resources.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
314 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
4cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
27cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
464cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
459cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
213cfs |
Cimarron River Near Dover
|
312cfs |