Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-050 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-050, located in Parkersburg, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1955 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 309 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-West Barnitz Creek and serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.

With a hazard potential rated as low and a risk assessment indicating a very high risk level, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-050 requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its functionality and safety. The controlled spillway and valve outlet gate are key features of this dam, which has not undergone any modifications since its completion. The dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate potential safety concerns for the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

31

Nid Storage

309

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

36
       
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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.