Barnes No 3
Key Takeaway
Barnes No 3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01504 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
4GH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barnes No 3?
Barnes No 3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barnes No 3?
Barnes No 3 is owned by 4GH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnes No 3 built?
Barnes No 3 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Barnes No 3?
Barnes No 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barnes No 3?
Barnes No 3 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Barnes No 3 last inspected?
Barnes No 3 was last inspected on June 17, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.