SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-26 is a state-regulated water resource located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This structure, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 40 feet and has a hydraulic height of 34 feet. Completed in 1980, the dam has a storage capacity of 461 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1.88 square miles.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the site has a very high risk assessment due to its critical location on TR-Camp Creek. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet gate for water management. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this structure is in need of further evaluation to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Lower Black Bear Creek Site-26 presents an intriguing case study of a vital infrastructure project in Oklahoma's water management system.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1512 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAMP CREEK |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
1.88 |
Nid Storage |
461 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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