Walters City Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Walters City Lake, located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, is a vital water resource for the local government of Walters.


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Summary

Built in 1936, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 861 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 182 acres and is fed by a tributary to East Cache Creek.

With a structural height of 30 feet, Walters City Lake has a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 14,200 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition. Regular inspections ensure its safety, with the last one conducted in December 2021. The risk assessment ranks the lake's risk level as very high, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures in place to safeguard the community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Walters City Lake is a significant infrastructure contributing to water supply and management in the region, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental conservation, and public safety.

Year Completed

1936

Dam Length

1910

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO EAST CACHE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

182

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

3.75

Nid Storage

2300

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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. 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

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, 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.