Lake Comanche Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Comanche Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 382 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42,769 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03491 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE COMANCHE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Comanche Dam?
Lake Comanche Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Comanche Dam?
Lake Comanche Dam is owned by LAKE COMANCHE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Comanche Dam built?
Lake Comanche Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Lake Comanche Dam?
Lake Comanche Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Comanche Dam?
Lake Comanche Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Lake Comanche Dam last inspected?
Lake Comanche Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.