Dr. Blake-Baird Pond # 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

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Summary

Blake-Baird Pond #1 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Noble, Oklahoma, just 22.5 miles from Stillwater. This dam, designed by URCS and completed in 2002, serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the area. With a structural height of 28.5 feet and a storage capacity of 114.47 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of an unnamed tributary of Stillwater Creek.

The pond has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, it is regularly inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is equipped with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. The risk assessment for Dr. Blake-Baird Pond #1 indicates a very high risk level (1), highlighting the importance of efficient risk management measures for this structure. Overall, this pond is a key component in the water infrastructure of the area, contributing to water storage, flood control, and environmental conservation efforts.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

115

Dam Height

25.5

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY STILLWATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.09

Hydraulic Height

25.5

Drainage Area

0.73

Nid Storage

114.47

Structural Height

28.5

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

29
       
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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.