Stidham #3 Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Stidham #3 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Dewey, Oklahoma, near the city of Taloga.
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Summary
Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other," with a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 30 acre-feet. The dam is 26 feet in height and 218 feet in length, with a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 0.53 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Stidham #3 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet, and it does not have any associated structures or outlet gates. While the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years, it has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. Overall, Stidham #3 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
218 |
Dam Height |
26 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.53 |
Nid Storage |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Stidham #3