FORT COBB RESERVOIR NEAR FORT COBB
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Fort Cobb Reservoir, located near Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, was built in 1958 by the Bureau of Reclamation as a water source for irrigation and municipal use. The reservoir is fed by three main streams: Cobb Creek, Sand Creek, and Sugar Creek. It has a capacity of 134,500 acre-feet and covers 4,000 acres. Fort Cobb Reservoir is used for agricultural purposes, providing irrigation water for crops like cotton, wheat, and alfalfa. It is also used for recreational activities like boating, fishing, and camping. The reservoir has a surface flow of 50 cubic feet per second and receives snowmelt from the Wichita Mountains to the west, which contributes to the water supply. The reservoir plays a vital role in the economy of the surrounding area, supporting agriculture and tourism.
September 15, 2024
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| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
1,339.6 ft
2024-09-15 |
| Maximum |
1,346.12 ft
2022-06-13 |
| Average | 1,341 ft |
| Dam_Height | 101 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 95 |
| Drainage_Area | 317 |
| Year_Completed | 1959 |
| Nid_Storage | 298280 |
| Structural_Height | 122 |
| River_Or_Stream | COBB CR |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 5882 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
| Dam_Length | 9900 |
| Nid_Height | 122 |
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