Barnes Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Barnes No 3 Bryant No 6
Last Updated: January 10, 2026
Barnes Lake Dam, located in Leedey, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1965.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 25 feet, the dam serves as a crucial structure on a tributary of Teepee Creek, offering a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet of water. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Barnes Lake Dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its structural condition. The dam has not been rated for its current state, raising concerns about its ability to withstand extreme weather events or sudden increases in water flow. The dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in 2005, and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and upgrading dams like Barnes Lake Dam becomes increasingly evident. With its strategic location and role in water storage and management, the dam highlights the need for proactive risk management measures and regular assessments to ensure the safety and effectiveness of water resource infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF TEEPEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Barnes Lake Dam