Scs-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-10 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-10 is a state-regulated dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 950 feet, providing a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, ensuring effective water management during times of high discharge.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-10 is considered to have a very high risk level due to its location in a high-risk flood area. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. While the dam meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency action plan preparedness and risk management measures. As a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the area, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-10 are essential to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
325 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
569cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1660cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
245cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Scs-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-10