Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-030 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-030, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-East Barnitz Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1953, this dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33 feet, with a storage capacity of 937 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 2 feet and a controlled spillway type, the dam has a maximum discharge of 8800 cubic feet per second.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-030 is very high, with a DSAC assigned date and no specific risk management measures mentioned. The dam has not been inspected since January 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of current data on the overall condition of the structure.

Overall, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-030 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area, but there are concerns regarding its maintenance and the need for updated inspections to ensure its continued effectiveness. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in further investigating the risk management measures and condition of this dam to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

1360

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TR-EAST BARNITZ CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

39

Hydraulic Height

33

Nid Storage

937

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.