Ruth Clark
Ruth Clark is an earth dam located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ruth Clark
Ruth Clark is a dam in McCurtain, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Ruth O Clark (private). It impounds the Waterfall Creek near Idabell.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 05/12/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McCurtain |
| Nearest City | Idabell |
| River/Stream | Waterfall Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.86444, -94.85939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RUTH O CLARK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21371 |
| Federal ID | OK21371 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |