Jett No.3

TR-KIOWA CREEK· Beaver, Oklahoma· Built 1961· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Jett No.3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,720 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDOK00133

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: July 14, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

RAMONA M JETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jett No.3?

Jett 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 Jett No.3?

Jett No.3 is owned by RAMONA M JETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jett No.3 built?

Jett No.3 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Jett No.3?

Jett 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 Jett No.3?

Jett No.3 has a dam height of 23 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 Jett No.3 last inspected?

Jett No.3 was last inspected on July 14, 2010. 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.