Located in Sumner, Oklahoma, the SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-07 is a state-owned Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Black Bear Creek.
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Standing at a height of 24 feet with a length of 1200 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 630 acre-feet and a normal storage of 65 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, this dam serves its primary purpose effectively while also providing low hazard potential according to its risk assessment.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam is under state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Its condition assessment is currently rated as "Not Rated" with the last inspection conducted in November 1999. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet the guidelines for emergency action plans, but there is room for improvement in terms of risk management measures and readiness for potential inundation events. Overall, the SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-07 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and warrants continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
630 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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|
11cfs |
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1820cfs |
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|
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