Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a dam
Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-015a, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1958 for flood risk reduction along the TR-East Barnitz Creek. With a dam height of 40 feet and a length of 725 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 596 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.3 square miles. The dam's spillway, which is controlled and 1 foot wide, allows for a maximum discharge of 1700 cubic feet per second.
Despite being in fair condition according to the last inspection in 2011, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-015a has a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a very high risk level. The dam is equipped with one valve outlet gate and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has not been modified in recent years, but it is subject to a regular inspection frequency of 3 years to ensure its continued stability and safety for the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-015a presents an intriguing case study of a mid-century earth dam designed for flood risk reduction in a rural setting. The dam's location in Dewey County, Oklahoma, along with its proximity to the TR-East Barnitz Creek, adds to its significance in managing water resources in the region. Understanding the dam's design, storage capacity, and risk assessment provides valuable insights into the complexities of dam infrastructure and the importance of regulatory oversight in ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Seiling | 28 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga | 12 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a.
Track Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a
Where does the data for Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-015a come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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