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.
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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.
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 |
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 |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |