Parthenia No.2
Parthenia No.2 is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parthenia No.2
The primary purpose of Parthenia No.2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by First Presbyterian Church Of Tulsa (private). It impounds the Tr-nickel Creek near Jenks.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 08/30/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Jenks |
| River/Stream | Tr-nickel Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06173, -96.05272 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TULSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20708 |
| Federal ID | OK20708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |