The SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-71 is a state-owned dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 1100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1171 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the OWRB and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential are managed effectively.
Situated on TR-MULE CR, this dam poses a very high risk level due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of a breach. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not clearly defined, indicating a need for improved preparedness and response strategies. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard water resources and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MULE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Nid Storage |
1171 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
556cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1550cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
| 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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