Parthenia No.3
Key Takeaway
Parthenia No.3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | OK11053 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TULSA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parthenia No.3?
Parthenia 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 Parthenia No.3?
Parthenia No.3 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 No.3 built?
Parthenia No.3 was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 No.3?
Parthenia No.3 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 No.3?
Parthenia No.3 has a dam height of 15 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 No.3 last inspected?
Parthenia No.3 was last inspected on August 25, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.