SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-16, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction on TR-Black Bear Creek.
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Completed in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a length of 1120 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 193 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and valve outlet gate, the dam has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-16 is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality in mitigating flood risks in the area. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not explicitly documented. Despite being a non-USACE structure, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community of Sumner from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of proper water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
193 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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