Cooperton Dam
Cooperton Dam is a gravity dam located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cooperton Dam
The primary purpose of Cooperton Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Fws (federal). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 183 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.82394, -98.80356 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 589 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI FWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30004 |
| Federal ID | OK30004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |