Taft No.3
Taft No.3 is an earth dam located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taft No.3
The primary purpose of Taft No.3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Of Oklahoma (state). It impounds the Tr-pecan Creek near Muskogee.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,386 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 03/02/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Nearest City | Muskogee |
| River/Stream | Tr-pecan Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.73894, -95.53171 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,386 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,386 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,635 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | STATE OF OKLAHOMA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20969 |
| Federal ID | OK20969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |