Ringrose R.F.
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is a privately owned earth dam located in Coyle, Oklahoma, along TR-Fitzgerald Creek. Completed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Ringrose R.F. is categorized as 'Other', with a spillway type of 'Controlled' and a hazard potential rated as 'Low'.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Ringrose R.F. is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has one valve outlet gate and is designed with a stone core and soil foundation. Despite being in a very high-risk area, with a risk assessment rating of '1', the dam is currently in 'Not Rated' condition, with the last inspection conducted in August 2011. The surrounding area is protected by a 5-acre surface area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1700 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ringrose R.F. presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam in a high-risk area, yet currently in satisfactory condition. With its controlled spillway and low hazard potential, this dam serves as an important water management structure along TR-Fitzgerald Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. The ongoing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement ensure the safety and integrity of Ringrose R.F. for both the surrounding community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FITZGERALD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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