Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-002 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-002 is a state-regulated dam located in Clinton, Oklahoma, along the TR-West Barnitz Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this earthen dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet. With a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam indicates a very high risk level.
The dam has a controlled spillway and is equipped with one valve outlet gate. It has a drainage area of 1.34 square miles and can discharge up to 1672 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and the last inspection was conducted in December 2005. Although the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, there is limited information available on emergency action preparedness and risk management measures. Overall, SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-002 remains an essential structure for flood mitigation in the region, but further evaluation and maintenance may be necessary to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.34 |
Nid Storage |
212 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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-002