Curtis Walker Gss 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Curtis Walker Gss 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Custer County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Butler.
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Summary
Built in 2005 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Barnitz Creek. With a height of 24.8 feet and a length of 320 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 77.18 acre-feet, making it an essential structure for managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Curtis Walker Gss 1 is regularly inspected and regulated to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood control. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as moderate risk (3) due to its location and the surrounding environment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 51 feet, allowing excess water to safely flow out during heavy rainfall events. Overall, Curtis Walker Gss 1 plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from flood-related risks and is an important component of the water resource infrastructure in the region.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," its inspection frequency is set at every 5 years to monitor any changes in its structural integrity. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for Curtis Walker Gss 1 are currently not specified, but the dam remains an integral part of the flood control system in the area. With its strategic location along Barnitz Creek and its capacity to store and manage water effectively, this dam is a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices and infrastructure.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
24.8 |
River Or Stream |
BARNITZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.62 |
Drainage Area |
0.58 |
Nid Storage |
77.18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
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