SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-59 is a state-regulated dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Sumner.
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Humidity
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 850 feet, with a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial infrastructure along TR-Black Bear Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in case of failure. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one valve outlet gate. Although the last inspection was conducted in 1999, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years, the condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement are in place to maintain its integrity and safety in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
539cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
6cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
10cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
483cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
234cfs |