SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-14 in Noble, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along TR-Black Bear Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 41 feet with a hydraulic height of 37 feet and a structural height of 41 feet. With a storage capacity of 1015 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 87 acre-feet, the dam serves a critical purpose in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Despite being in fair condition according to the latest assessment in 2011, the dam has a high hazard potential and is categorized as very high risk (1). The spillway type is controlled with a width of 1 foot, and the dam features a single valve outlet gate. The dam's location in Lela, Oklahoma, under the jurisdiction of OWRB, highlights its importance for water resource management in the region.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 3840 cubic feet per second, the SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-14 dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site to be a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and disaster risk management in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
1015 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
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