Scs-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-06 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-06, located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Peters Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at 39 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a length of 1010 feet. It has a storage capacity of 908 acre-feet and a normal storage of 97 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction.

The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate system consisting of one valve. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-06 remains very high. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently not in place. It is essential for stakeholders to address these gaps to ensure the safety and resilience of this critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

1010

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

PETERS CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

36

Nid Storage

908

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

39
       
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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.