Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-032 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-032, also known as Barnitz Creek, Site No 32, is a state-owned dam located in Clinton, Oklahoma, within Custer County.
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Summary
Constructed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans a length of 720 feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 240 acre-feet. It controls the flow of TR-East Barnitz Creek and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-032 is considered to have a very high risk due to its age and condition assessment not being rated. The last inspection was conducted in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam features one valve outlet gate and has not been modified in recent years. With the potential for significant consequences in case of failure, it is crucial for the responsible state regulatory agency, OWRB, to ensure proper inspection, maintenance, and enforcement measures are in place to mitigate risks and protect the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
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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-032