Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam

Comanche, Oklahoma· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length4,558 ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5 cfs
NID IDOK30446

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

BOB HEAD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?

Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?

Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam is owned by BOB HEAD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?

Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?

Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.