Gordon Cordes Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cornell George Dickey Glen
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, the Gordon Cordes Dam stands as a crucial structure in the management of flood risk along Deer Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1988 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam has a height of 38 feet and a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam plays a key role in protecting the surrounding area from potential disasters.
Managed by the OWRB and regulated by the state of Oklahoma, the Gordon Cordes Dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate. Despite its low hazard potential and very high risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of yet. However, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a surface area of 5.1 acres and a drainage area of 2.37 square miles, the dam serves as a vital asset in the region's water resource and climate management efforts.
The Gordon Cordes Dam, with its strategic location and design, exemplifies the collaborative efforts between the private sector and state agencies in safeguarding communities against flood risks. As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Custer County, Oklahoma, this dam not only helps in managing water flow but also contributes to the overall resilience of the region's water resource systems. With ongoing inspections and risk assessments, the Gordon Cordes Dam remains a critical component in ensuring the safety and well-being of the local residents and environment in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Drainage Area |
2.37 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
38 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Gordon Cordes Dam