Stidham #3
Key Takeaway
Stidham #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 | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 218 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83733 |
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
EARL STIDHAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stidham #3?
Stidham #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 Stidham #3?
Stidham #3 is owned by EARL STIDHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stidham #3 built?
Stidham #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 Stidham #3?
Stidham #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 Stidham #3?
Stidham #3 has a dam height of 26 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.