Barby Sargent No 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Barby Sargent No 3, located in Beaver, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose designated as "Other".


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 655 feet, providing a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capability of 2700 cubic feet per second. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam poses a low hazard potential according to the data.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Barby Sargent No 3 is subject to state regulations including permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures. Despite being in operation for over six decades, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection conducted in January 2005. With a very high risk classification due to its location on Cottonwood Creek and the surrounding area, the dam presents a critical need for risk management measures to address potential emergencies and safeguard the community and environment from adverse impacts.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

655

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

COTTONWOOD CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

190

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.