SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-070, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a length of 680 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1080 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-070 indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and a lack of emergency action plans or inundation maps. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, and its condition is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single outlet valve, but there are no associated structures or locks.
The presence of SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-070 serves as a critical flood risk reduction measure in the area, yet its high risk level and lack of recent inspections highlight the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness and safety for surrounding communities and the local environment.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
680 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |