Ripley Robert L
Ripley Robert L is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ripley Robert L
The primary purpose of Ripley Robert L is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Berry Brothers Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr-panther Cr near Pawnee.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/25/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Pawnee |
| River/Stream | Tr-panther Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.30279, -96.91199 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BERRY BROTHERS RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12762 |
| Federal ID | OK12762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |