Ruth Gss No 1
Key Takeaway
Ruth Gss No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30194 |
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
JOHNNY & MARY L RUTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ruth Gss No 1?
Ruth Gss No 1 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 Ruth Gss No 1?
Ruth Gss No 1 is owned by JOHNNY & MARY L RUTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ruth Gss No 1 built?
Ruth Gss No 1 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Ruth Gss No 1?
Ruth Gss No 1 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 Ruth Gss No 1?
Ruth Gss No 1 has a dam height of 18 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.