Parthenia Lake
Key Takeaway
Parthenia Lake is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00563 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TULSA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parthenia Lake?
Parthenia Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Parthenia Lake?
Parthenia Lake is owned by FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TULSA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parthenia Lake built?
Parthenia Lake was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Parthenia Lake?
Parthenia Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Parthenia Lake?
Parthenia Lake has a dam height of 28 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 Parthenia Lake last inspected?
Parthenia Lake was last inspected on November 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.