SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060

TR-WEST BARNITZ CREEK· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1956· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage601 acre-ft
Normal Storage317 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Max Discharge3,086 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDOK00579

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

CUSTER CO CONS DIST

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 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-060?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 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-060 built?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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-060?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 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-060?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 has a dam height of 38 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-060 last inspected?

SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-060 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.