Steele Ralph
Steele Ralph is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Steele Ralph
The primary purpose of Steele Ralph is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ray & Carla Steele (private). It impounds the Tr-long George Cr near Wetumka.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Wetumka |
| River/Stream | Tr-long George Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.22574, -96.41242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RAY & CARLA STEELE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13121 |
| Federal ID | OK13121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |