Scs-barnitz Creek Site-115
Scs-barnitz Creek Site-115 is an earth dam located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scs-barnitz Creek Site-115
The primary purpose of Scs-barnitz Creek Site-115 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Dewey Co Cons Dist (state). It impounds the Tr-w Barnitz Cr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Dewey |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Barnitz Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.84759, -99.30940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DEWEY CO CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20941 |
| Federal ID | OK20941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |