Rittenhouse Gp-12
Key Takeaway
Rittenhouse Gp-12 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 154 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83843 |
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 RITTENHOUSE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rittenhouse Gp-12?
Rittenhouse Gp-12 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 Rittenhouse Gp-12?
Rittenhouse Gp-12 is owned by RAY RITTENHOUSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rittenhouse Gp-12 built?
Rittenhouse Gp-12 was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Rittenhouse Gp-12?
Rittenhouse Gp-12 has a dam height of 28 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.