Ruble Gp #5
Key Takeaway
Ruble Gp #5 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 194 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83846 |
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
DR. RUBLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ruble Gp #5?
Ruble Gp #5 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 Ruble Gp #5?
Ruble Gp #5 is owned by DR. RUBLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ruble Gp #5 built?
Ruble Gp #5 was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Ruble Gp #5?
Ruble Gp #5 has a dam height of 39 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.