Quanah Parker Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Osage Dam Crater Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Quanah Parker Dam, located in Comanche, Oklahoma, was completed in 1936 by the U.S.
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Summary
Forest Service and serves as a critical water resource for the area. The dam, standing at a height of 53 feet and spanning 132 feet in length, was designed primarily for the purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Quanah Creek. Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, the dam provides a storage capacity of 2,092 acre-feet and has a normal storage level of 1,274 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 95.7 acres.
Despite its important role in supporting the local ecosystem, Quanah Parker Dam is facing challenges in terms of its condition assessment, which has been rated as poor during the last inspection in October 2015. Classified as a high hazard potential structure, the dam requires regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for further attention to address potential vulnerabilities.
As a concrete arch dam with a buttress core foundation, Quanah Parker Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 359 feet and slide (sluice gate) outlet gates. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the proper upkeep and management of this vital infrastructure to safeguard the surrounding environment and wildlife habitats that depend on it. By raising awareness about the importance of maintaining and investing in the upkeep of dams like Quanah Parker, we can ensure the continued sustainability of our water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
132 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
QUANAH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
95.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
3.5 |
Nid Storage |
2092 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
53 |
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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.
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