SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-21 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans a length of 1470 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 1607 acre-feet. The dam is designed with a controlled spillway and a single outlet valve, with a hazard potential rated as low and a very high risk assessment.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam on TR-Camp Creek serves as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite being inspected last in 1980, the dam is deemed to be in good condition, although not officially rated. The surrounding area of Blackburn benefits from the protection provided by this dam, with a surface area of 12 acres and a normal storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 710 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a key role in safeguarding against potential flooding events in the area.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1470 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
1607 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1820cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
544cfs |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
|
2cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
535cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |