Barnes Pit

Kingfisher, Oklahoma· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Barnes Pit is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length2,880 ft
Max Storage183 acre-ft
Normal Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOK30568

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

Chisholm Oil & Gas Operating LLC

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barnes Pit?

Barnes Pit 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 Pit?

Barnes Pit is owned by Chisholm Oil & Gas Operating LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Barnes Pit?

Barnes Pit 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 Pit?

Barnes Pit has a dam height of 20 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.