SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-26, located in Garfield, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and its hazard potential is rated as low.
Despite not having a condition assessment rating, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-26 is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as very high, indicating a potential for significant consequences in the event of failure. The dam is owned by the state of Oklahoma and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with enforcement, permitting, and inspection responsibilities also handled by state agencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing flood risks in the Black Bear Creek watershed.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
430 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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|
4cfs |
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|
27cfs |
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|
464cfs |
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|
459cfs |
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|
213cfs |
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|
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