Ryan John F.

TR-NINEMILE BEAVER CREEK· Comanche, Oklahoma· Built 1954· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Ryan John F. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDOK20714

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: September 23, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

STEVEN AND GREGORY KILGORE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ryan John F.?

Ryan John F. 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 Ryan John F.?

Ryan John F. is owned by STEVEN AND GREGORY KILGORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ryan John F. built?

Ryan John F. was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Ryan John F.?

Ryan John F. 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 Ryan John F.?

Ryan John F. has a dam height of 16 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 Ryan John F. last inspected?

Ryan John F. was last inspected on September 23, 2010. 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.