Benson No.3

TR-WHITEHORSE CR· Woods, Oklahoma· Built 1971· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Benson No.3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length389 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Max Discharge790 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDOK10034

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 15, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MARTIN PAUL BENSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Benson No.3?

Benson No.3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Benson No.3?

Benson No.3 is owned by MARTIN PAUL BENSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Benson No.3 built?

Benson No.3 was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Benson No.3?

Benson No.3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Benson No.3?

Benson No.3 has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Benson No.3 last inspected?

Benson No.3 was last inspected on October 15, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.