Rex Eagan Gss 3 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Stafford, Oklahoma, along Barnitz Creek in Custer County.
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Constructed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the OWRB. Standing at a height of 25.8 feet and with a length of 800 feet, Rex Eagan Gss 3 has a storage capacity of 78.6 acre-feet and a drainage area of 338 acres.
With a spillway width of 1 foot and a controlled spillway type, this dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as "Very High (1)" in terms of risk assessment. Despite being in operation for over two decades, the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in July 2011. The primary purpose of Rex Eagan Gss 3 is categorized as "Other," with a stone core and soil foundation supporting its structure.
Although the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified in the available data, its importance in managing water resources and mitigating flooding risks in the area cannot be understated. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Rex Eagan Gss 3 an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and regulatory oversight, highlighting the intersection of human intervention with natural water systems.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
25.8 |
River Or Stream |
BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Drainage Area |
338 |
Nid Storage |
78.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
7cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |