SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-64 is a state-regulated dam located in Perry, Oklahoma, along the TR-Cow Creek.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 632 acre-feet and a spillway width of 1 foot, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in "Not Rated" condition.
Despite its age, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-64 has not been modified in recent years and is inspected every five years by the OWRB. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1556 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment identifies a very high risk level (1), specific risk management measures and a detailed risk characterization summary are not currently available. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of climate variability.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1750 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
632 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
483cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
10cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
539cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
6cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Perry Lake
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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