Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-017 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-017 in Logan, Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam on TR-Bear Creek stands at 20 feet tall and 1300 feet long, providing a maximum storage capacity of 364 acre-feet. It is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. Despite being in operation for over six decades, its condition assessment remains unrated. The surrounding area is at a very high risk level (1) for potential hazards, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure continued safety and effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-017 presents a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
364 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
24cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
459cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
66cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
488cfs |
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc
|
73cfs |
North Canadian River Near Harrah
|
200cfs |
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-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-017