Riffe Oil Co is a privately owned structure located in Keetonville, Oklahoma, along the Hobbs Creek.
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This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet, with a structural height matching at 40 feet. Completed in 1939, the dam has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres. Its spillway type is classified as controlled, with a spillway width of 2 feet.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Riffe Oil Co is considered to have a very high risk level, earning a risk assessment of 1. The dam has not been inspected since May 2011, with a designated inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition of the structure is currently not rated, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for this site. The presence of one valve outlet gate indicates a basic level of water management infrastructure on the dam. These factors highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this water resource in the face of potential climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
HOBBS CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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