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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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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