SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006

TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK· Dewey, Oklahoma· Built 1955· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam Length970 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage970 acre-ft
Normal Storage213 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Max Discharge3,305 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDOK00636

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
Last Inspection: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DEWEY CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 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 SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 is owned by DEWEY CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 built?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 has a dam height of 40 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 SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 last inspected?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.