Comanche Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Comanche Lake Dam, located in Maverick, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 3,325 feet along Comanche Creek. With a storage capacity of 9,500 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation in the area.
Despite being classified as having a high risk level, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates and inspects the dam periodically to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to prevent potential hazards.
Comanche Lake Dam represents a vital water resource infrastructure in the region, providing essential services for fire protection and stock maintenance. As climate change continues to impact water availability and management, the maintenance and regulation of such dams become increasingly crucial to ensure water security and sustainability for the local community.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
3325 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
COMANCHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
9500 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Comanche Lake Dam