Cordell Reservoir is an earth dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 644 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cordell Reservoir
The primary purpose of Cordell Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Cordell (local government). It impounds the West Boggy Creek near Bessie.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 644 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/14/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Nearest City | Bessie |
| River/Stream | West Boggy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33900, -99.12631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 644 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 644 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Cordell |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10495 |
| Federal ID | OK10495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |