Comanche Dam dam
Comanche Dam
Comanche Dam, located in Cache, Oklahoma, is a gravity dam constructed in 1934 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and GEI Consultants, Inc. The dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing 618 acre-feet of storage for fire protection, stock, and small fish. Spanning 219 feet in length and standing at a height of 58 feet, Comanche Dam has a hydraulic height of 42 feet and a spillway width of 171 feet for controlled water release during times of excess discharge.
Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, Comanche Dam is considered to have a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2015. The dam underwent modifications in 1988 and 2000 to enhance its hydraulic and structural capabilities. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Deer Creek river system, covering a drainage area of 3.84 square miles and offering 9.2 acres of surface area for wildlife habitat.
With a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)", Comanche Dam is closely monitored to ensure its safety and integrity. While no state regulation or permitting is required for this Federal-owned structure, ongoing maintenance and inspection efforts by the Fish and Wildlife Service aim to mitigate potential risks and uphold the dam's function as a vital resource for water management and conservation in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Comanche Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Red River Near Headrick | 24 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cyril | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Tipton | 71 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Comanche Dam .
Track Comanche Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Comanche Dam
Where does the data for Comanche Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Comanche Dam .