Scs-upper Black Bear Creek Site-61a
Scs-upper Black Bear Creek Site-61a is an earth dam located in Noble County, Oklahoma, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scs-upper Black Bear Creek Site-61a
The primary purpose of Scs-upper Black Bear Creek Site-61a is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Noble Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Cow Creek near Perry.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 944 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 462 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Noble |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.26967, -97.27680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 363 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 462 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 782 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NOBLE CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12124 |
| Federal ID | OK12124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |