Scs-Barnitz Creek Site-105 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-105, located in Custer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
The earth dam, constructed in 1955, stands at a height of 34 feet and has a hydraulic height of 29 feet. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the OWRB, this low hazard potential dam on Barnitz Creek is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite being last inspected in 1980, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Rated,' ongoing risk management measures are crucial to mitigate any potential hazards and maintain the dam's effectiveness in flood risk reduction efforts.
The dam site, with a drainage area and maximum discharge of 30,000 cubic feet per second, plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of flooding. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-105 is essential to promote sustainable water management practices and enhance resilience to changing climate patterns in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BARNITZ CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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-105