SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115
Key Takeaway
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 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 | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20941 |
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
DEWEY CO CONS DIST
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-001
Dewey, OK
High Hazard 52 ftSCS-Barnitz Creek Site-001a
Dewey, OK
Low Hazard 25 ftSCS-Barnitz Creek Site-002
Dewey, OK
Low Hazard 36 ftSCS-Barnitz Creek Site-003
Dewey, OK
Significant Hazard 49 ftSCS-Barnitz Creek Site-005
Dewey, OK
High Hazard 33 ftSCS-Barnitz Creek Site-006
Dewey, OK
Low Hazard 40 ftSCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-21a
Dewey, OK
Significant Hazard 41 ftSCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-22
Custer, OK
Low Hazard 47 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 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-115?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 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-115 built?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 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-115?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 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-115?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 has a dam height of 25 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-115 last inspected?
SCS-Barnitz Creek Site-115 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.