Caddo Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Caddo Dam, located in Comanche, Oklahoma, is a concrete structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond managed by the U.S.


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Summary

Forest Service. Built in 1930, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 138 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.1 square miles. The dam, situated on Headquarters Creek, is under the ownership and regulatory oversight of the Fish and Wildlife Service, with regular inspections conducted by the same agency.

Despite its low hazard potential, Caddo Dam's condition assessment was rated as poor during its last inspection in 2015, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 72 feet and a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. The risk assessment for Caddo Dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. While the dam currently poses no immediate threat, continued monitoring and potential risk management measures may be necessary to ensure its long-term stability and safety for the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

138

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

HEADQUARTERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

11.6

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

2.1

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

28
       
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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.