SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-71a is a state-regulated dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 34 feet high and spans 670 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 1 foot, and it features a valve outlet gate for water control.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition during its last inspection in 2011, SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-71a has a significant hazard potential, earning a very high risk assessment rating. With a drainage area not specified, the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area in the event of failure. With the Oklahoma Water Resources Board overseeing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, this dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure in managing flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
MULE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
189 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
556cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1550cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
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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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