SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-063, located in Ralph, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Barnitz Creek.
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This dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet and a normal storage of 218 acre-feet. With a surface area of 31 acres and a spillway width of 2 feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition.
Managed by the OWRB, this dam has a controlled spillway type and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. Despite its age, the structure has not undergone any modifications and last underwent an inspection in 1980 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The risk assessment for SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-063 indicates a very high risk rating of 1, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure in Custer County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1070 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
219 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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|
30cfs |
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|
7cfs |
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|
14cfs |
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|
17cfs |
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|
10cfs |
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|
4cfs |