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.
Wind
Humidity
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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|
11cfs |
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|
1820cfs |
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|
544cfs |
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|
2cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
535cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
242cfs |