Parthenia No.3
Parthenia No.3 is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parthenia No.3
The primary purpose of Parthenia No.3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by First Presbyterian Church Of Tulsa (private). It impounds the Tr-nickel Creek near Jenks.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Jenks |
| River/Stream | Tr-nickel Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06645, -96.05225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TULSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11053 |
| Federal ID | OK11053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |