SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-13 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this dam has a height of 30 feet and a length of 930 feet, providing storage of 241 acre-feet of water. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-13 indicates a very high level of risk. However, the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," and the last inspection was conducted in 1999. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement being carried out to ensure its safety and functionality. This site serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
930 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
241 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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|
11cfs |
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|
569cfs |
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|
1660cfs |
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|
28cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
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|
245cfs |