Lake Ellsworth

Comanche County, Oklahoma (near RICHARDS SPUR)

River/Stream: EAST CACHE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
96 ft
Dam Length
3,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
189,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
106,307 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-11-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OK00452
State
Oklahoma (OK)
Coordinates
34.79438, -98.36832
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.