Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-018 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-018, located in Pleasant Valley, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1954 for flood risk reduction along the TR-DRY CR stream.
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Summary
The dam stands at 31 feet high with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a length of 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating due to its age and lack of recent inspections.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated" and the last inspection was conducted in 1980, it is still actively monitored and regulated by the state agency OWRB. With a risk management plan yet to be detailed, there is an urgent need for updated inspections and potential rehabilitation measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this critical flood control structure in Custer County, Oklahoma. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-018 to be a compelling case study in dam infrastructure management and the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging flood control systems.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-018