Chickasha Holding Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Chickasha Holding Pond, also known as Ft Cobb Holding Pond, is a local government-owned water supply structure located in Caddo County, Oklahoma.


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Summary

Built in 1968 by designers W Bowers Settle & Dougall, this earth-type dam stands at 54 feet tall with a length of 1390 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this reservoir is to ensure a reliable water supply for the surrounding area.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Chickasha Holding Pond has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite its high risk level, the structure has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan. The dam is inspected every five years and has a spillway type of "None", with a spillway width of 2 feet, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential hazards.

Located in the Tulsa District, this structure plays a vital role in water resource management, although it poses some risk due to its lack of certain safety measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chickasha Holding Pond serves as a key point of interest in understanding the complexities of water infrastructure and the importance of maintaining and monitoring these structures to ensure the safety and security of communities that rely on them for their water supply needs.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

1390

Dam Height

54

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

54

Nid Storage

450

Structural Height

54

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

54
       
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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.