Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-028 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-028, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1954 for flood risk reduction along TR-East Barnitz Creek.
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Summary
The dam has a height of 53 feet and a hydraulic height of 48 feet, with a length of 1220 feet and a storage capacity of 729 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is classified as having a low hazard potential, though it is rated as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated.
Despite being last inspected in 1980 and not currently rated for condition, the dam at SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-028 is still in operation and is maintained by state enforcement agencies. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and an outlet gate of 1 valve. While the risk assessment for this dam is high, measures for risk management, emergency action plans, and inundation maps are not currently in place, indicating a potential area for improvement in the future to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding community and water resources.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
1220 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Nid Storage |
729 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
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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-028