SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-057, also known as Barnitz Creek Site No 57, is a state-owned earth dam located in Parkersburg, Oklahoma.
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Built in 1948 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-West Barnitz Creek. With a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet and a spillway type of controlled, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Despite being last inspected in 1980, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-057 is under state regulation and jurisdiction, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement responsibilities falling under the OWRB. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has a very high risk assessment rating. With one valve outlet gate and a length of 500 feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in the event of a flood.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |