Dukes Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dukes Lake Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, is a privately owned structure built for irrigation purposes on TR-COPPERAS CREEK.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 20 feet, this earth dam with a buttress core offers a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 43 acre-feet. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with a single outlet gate.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Dukes Lake Dam poses a high risk, with a hazard potential that is not currently available. The condition assessment of the dam is not rated, indicating a lack of recent inspection or evaluation. It is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the risk associated with the dam and ensure that proper risk management measures are in place to prevent any potential hazards.

Although limited information is available on the history and specific details of Dukes Lake Dam, its significance lies in its role in supporting irrigation activities in the region. As enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate, it is important to stay informed about the condition and risk assessment of such structures to ensure the safety and sustainable management of water resources in the area.

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-COPPERAS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

176

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.