Scs-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-18 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-18 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


Summary

Completed in 1976, this dam stands at 33 feet high and has a storage capacity of 269 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR-Camp Creek river and is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-18 is considered to have a very high risk assessment due to its location and potential impact in the event of a breach. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it has a valve outlet gate and has undergone inspections every 5 years. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an EAP, it remains a critical structure for managing flood risks in the area and highlights the importance of proactive risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts to consider.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

1060

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TR-CAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

31

Nid Storage

269

Structural Height

33

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

33
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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