Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-048 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-048 is a state-regulated dam located in Parkersburg, Oklahoma, along the TR-West Barnitz Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a normal storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 160 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 40 acres and has a maximum discharge of 2623 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-048 is classified as having a very high risk level, indicating the need for regular inspections and risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the condition assessment is currently not rated and the last inspection dates back to 1980, the dam is equipped for state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area, the dam remains an essential component of water resource management in Custer County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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-048
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