SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060, also known as Barnitz Creek, is a state-owned structure in Ralph, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a length of 1150 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet and a normal storage of 317 acre-feet, protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding in the TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK watershed.
Situated in Custer County, Oklahoma, the dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. Despite being rated as low in hazard potential, the structure has a very high risk assessment due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and a single valve outlet gate for operational control.
Although last inspected in 1980 and not currently rated for its condition, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 remains essential for flood risk management in the area. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the community and environment from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
601 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
31cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
8cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |