SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-70, located in Noble County, Oklahoma, stands as a critical infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-Black Bear Creek.
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Completed in 1975, this earth dam reaches a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 1400 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 357 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes state inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and function.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the site is deemed to have a very high risk level, indicating the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam's condition remains unrated, with the last inspection taking place in 1999, highlighting the need for updated assessments and emergency action planning. While the dam serves as a vital tool for flood control in the region, continued monitoring and maintenance are necessary to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding communities and ecosystem against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
357 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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 |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
483cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
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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