SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029
Key Takeaway
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,060 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00617 |
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
CUSTER CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 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-029?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 is owned by CUSTER CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 built?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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-029?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 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-029?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 has a dam height of 42 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-029 last inspected?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-029 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.