Rittenhouse Gp No.7

SLEEPING BEAR CREEK· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1958· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

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 Length395 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Max Discharge892 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDOK13257

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 16, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TIM KING FARM LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.