Lake Elmer Thomas Dam

Comanche County, Oklahoma (near Medicine Park)

River/Stream: LITTLE MEDICINE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
113 ft
Dam Length
421 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
25,516 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-09-25

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OK00466
State
Oklahoma (OK)
Coordinates
34.72778, -98.51334
Age
33 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.