Scs-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-67 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-67, located in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction on TR-Elm Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 477 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-67 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the last inspection took place in 1999, with a planned inspection frequency of every 5 years to ensure structural integrity and safety.
With a risk management plan yet to be detailed and emergency action procedures yet to be prepared or updated, there is room for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-67 in the face of potential climate-related challenges. The dam's association with flood risk reduction underscores its critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to safeguard water resources and communities downstream.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Nid Storage |
477 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
569cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1660cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
483cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Perry Lake
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Scs-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-67