Rittenhouse Gp No.7
Key Takeaway
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 892 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13257 |
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
TIM KING FARM LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rittenhouse Gp No.7?
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 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 No.7?
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 is owned by TIM KING FARM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rittenhouse Gp No.7 built?
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 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.
What is the primary purpose of Rittenhouse Gp No.7?
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 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 Rittenhouse Gp No.7?
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 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.
When was Rittenhouse Gp No.7 last inspected?
Rittenhouse Gp No.7 was last inspected on August 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.