Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-042 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-042, located in Parkersburg, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1957 for flood risk reduction along TR-West Barnitz Creek.
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Summary
This 42-foot high dam with a hydraulic height of 38 feet serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a normal storage capacity of 226 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 672 acre-feet. The dam stretches 1,130 feet in length and features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 3,000 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-042 indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the critical role this structure plays in flood risk management in the region. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release, and while its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. As part of the state's regulatory oversight, OWRB is responsible for permitting, inspecting, and enforcing compliance with safety standards at this site to protect downstream communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1130 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
672 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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-042