Parthenia Lake
Parthenia Lake is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1934. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Parthenia Lake
The primary purpose of Parthenia Lake 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 Cr near Tulsa.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Tulsa |
| River/Stream | Tr-nickel Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.05853, -96.05708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TULSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00563 |
| Federal ID | OK00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |