Riffe Oil Co
Key Takeaway
Riffe Oil Co is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10403 |
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
EL THOMAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Riffe Oil Co?
Riffe Oil Co 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 Riffe Oil Co?
Riffe Oil Co is owned by EL THOMAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Riffe Oil Co built?
Riffe Oil Co was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Riffe Oil Co?
Riffe Oil Co 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 Riffe Oil Co?
Riffe Oil Co has a dam height of 40 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 Riffe Oil Co last inspected?
Riffe Oil Co was last inspected on May 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.