Taft No.3
Key Takeaway
Taft No.3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,635 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20969 |
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
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Taft No.3?
Taft 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 Taft No.3?
Taft No.3 is owned by STATE OF OKLAHOMA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Taft No.3 built?
Taft No.3 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Taft No.3?
Taft No.3 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Taft No.3?
Taft No.3 has a dam height of 35 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 Taft No.3 last inspected?
Taft No.3 was last inspected on March 2, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.