SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-056, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1956 for flood risk reduction along the TR-West Barnitz Creek.
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With a height of 32 feet and a length of 810 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 563 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3882 cubic feet per second. The dam features a controlled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and a hazard potential rated as low.
Despite being inspected at a frequency of 5 years, the condition of the dam has not been rated, and it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. With a very high risk assessment score of 1, there is a need for improved risk management measures. The dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is in the congressional district represented by Frank D. Lucas (R). As a key infrastructure for flood control in the area, the SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-056 is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and ensure its long-term functionality and safety.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
44 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
563 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |