Crater Lake Dam, located in Comanche, Oklahoma, is a concrete structure with a height of 16 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet.
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Completed in 1934, the dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. With a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, the dam helps maintain a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs. The last inspection in October 2020 highlighted this issue, with a moderate risk assessment of 3 out of 5. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and outlet gates in the form of a slide (sluice gate). It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of Crater Lake Dam to ensure its continued safety and efficiency in managing water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1934 |
Dam Length |
243 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
Crater Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
18 |