Commodore Lake dam
Commodore Lake
Commodore Lake, located in Rogers County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1950. With a height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, this reservoir serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam is situated on the Commodore Creek tributary and is part of the Tulsa District managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential, Commodore Lake presents a very high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers 2 acres, providing a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the importance of maintaining and managing this vital infrastructure.
Visitors to Commodore Lake can admire the stone core and soil foundation of the structure, which stands at a hydraulic height of 35 feet. While the dam's condition assessment remains unknown, its inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last recorded inspection dating back to May 2011. Despite the potential risks associated with the reservoir, the lake's beauty and recreational opportunities make it a captivating destination for those interested in water resources and climate conservation efforts.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Commodore Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verdigris River Near Claremore | 147 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 287 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 13 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 168 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Commodore Lake.
Campgrounds
- Bluff Landing - Arkansas River
- Newt Graham Lock And Dam - Arkansas River
- Afton Landing - Chouteau Lake
- Blue Bill Point - Fort Gibson Lake
- Flat Rock Creek - Fort Gibson Lake
- Home Base
Track Commodore Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Commodore Lake
Where does the data for Commodore Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Commodore Lake.