Cox Richard
Cox Richard is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cox Richard
The primary purpose of Cox Richard is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richard Cox Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek near Bethel.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 09/23/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Nearest City | Bethel |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74313, -98.09201 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD COX JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13234 |
| Federal ID | OK13234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |