Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-012 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-012, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-East Barnitz Creek.
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Summary
Standing at 36 feet in height and 990 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet and a spillway width of 2 feet. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk rating, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the OWRB, the SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-012 dam has one valve outlet gate and is regularly inspected every year. While it currently meets guidelines for emergency action plans and risk assessment, there is no existing inundation map for the area. With a risk management plan yet to be developed, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts must stay vigilant in monitoring the dam's condition to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environmental resources. The very high risk rating underscores the critical need for proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards and protect against dam failure in the future.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
990 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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-012