SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040
Key Takeaway
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 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 | 34 ft (taller than 70.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00606 |
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-040?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 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-040?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 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-040 built?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 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-040?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 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-040?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 has a dam height of 34 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-040 last inspected?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-040 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.