Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-040 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040, located in Parkersburg, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at 34 feet high and stretches 750 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet. The dam has a controlled spillway and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this site ranks as very high (1), highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring.
The dam at SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are mandated every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The site is situated along the TR-West Barnitz Creek, within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, under the representation of Congressman Frank D. Lucas. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate adaptation will find this site's characteristics and risk assessment intriguing for further study and analysis.
Overall, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Custer County, Oklahoma. With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s, the dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards. As climate change impacts intensify, understanding the management and maintenance of such structures becomes increasingly essential for ensuring the resilience of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
353 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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-040