Commodore Lake

TR-COMMODORE CR· Rogers, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Commodore Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK02340

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
Last Inspection: May 19, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOE DON EAVES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Commodore Lake?

Commodore Lake 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 Commodore Lake?

Commodore Lake is owned by JOE DON EAVES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Commodore Lake built?

Commodore Lake was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Commodore Lake?

Commodore Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Commodore Lake?

Commodore Lake has a dam height of 40 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.

When was Commodore Lake last inspected?

Commodore Lake was last inspected on May 19, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.