Pyle Ronny
Key Takeaway
Pyle Ronny is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21912 |
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
ANTHEM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pyle Ronny?
Pyle Ronny 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 Pyle Ronny?
Pyle Ronny is owned by ANTHEM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pyle Ronny built?
Pyle Ronny was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Pyle Ronny?
Pyle Ronny serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pyle Ronny?
Pyle Ronny 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 Pyle Ronny last inspected?
Pyle Ronny was last inspected on February 5, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.