Oknoname 059020

TR-SLEEPING BEAR CREEK· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 059020 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length285 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK12261

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: August 12, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

RICKEY J. RITTENHOUSE C/O DONALD K THORN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 059020?

Oknoname 059020 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 Oknoname 059020?

Oknoname 059020 is owned by RICKEY J. RITTENHOUSE C/O DONALD K THORN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 059020 built?

Oknoname 059020 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Oknoname 059020?

Oknoname 059020 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 Oknoname 059020?

Oknoname 059020 has a dam height of 30 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 Oknoname 059020 last inspected?

Oknoname 059020 was last inspected on August 12, 2011. 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.