Rippetoe Dam is a dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rippetoe Dam
Rippetoe Dam is a dam in Hughes, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by K. M. Rippetoe (private). It impounds the Tri. to Holdenville Lake near Atwood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Atwood |
| River/Stream | Tri. to Holdenville Lake |
| Coordinates | 35.05837, -96.33735 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | K. M. Rippetoe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12519 |
| Federal ID | OK12519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |