Dan Ripley Gss # 2
Key Takeaway
Dan Ripley Gss # 2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 6% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 451 ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 153 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30274 |
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
RAY DAN & PAMELA SUE RIPLEY
Private
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Significant Hazard 58 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dan Ripley Gss # 2?
Dan Ripley Gss # 2 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 Dan Ripley Gss # 2?
Dan Ripley Gss # 2 is owned by RAY DAN & PAMELA SUE RIPLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dan Ripley Gss # 2 built?
Dan Ripley Gss # 2 was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Dan Ripley Gss # 2?
Dan Ripley Gss # 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dan Ripley Gss # 2?
Dan Ripley Gss # 2 has a dam height of 17 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.