Barnes Pit Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Barnes Pit is a water resource structure located in Okeene, Oklahoma, with a low hazard potential and a primary purpose classified as "Other." This public utility-owned site is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and falls under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
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Summary
The dam at Barnes Pit stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 2880 feet, providing a storage capacity of 183.3 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 141.8 acre-feet.
Despite being in a low hazard category, Barnes Pit has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is limited information available regarding emergency action planning and risk management measures. The dam has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, with the last inspection date unknown. However, the structure is regularly monitored with a 5-year inspection frequency. While Barnes Pit may not be a high-risk site, its importance in water resource management in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, remains significant, especially in the context of climate change and water scarcity concerns.
Dam Length |
2880 |
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
10.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
183.3 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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 Pit