Walters City Lake, located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, is a vital water resource for the local government of Walters.
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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 |
East Cache Creek Near Walters
|
25cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
|
0cfs |
Red Rv Nr Burkburnett
|
52cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Little Washita River Near Cement
|
8cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |