Pecan Valley Waterworks

Comanche, Oklahoma· 20 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pecan Valley Waterworks is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation. 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 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length3,390 ft
Max Storage302 acre-ft
Normal Storage164 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
NID IDOK30591

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

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

Ownership

Pecan Valley Waterworks

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pecan Valley Waterworks?

Pecan Valley Waterworks 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 Pecan Valley Waterworks?

Pecan Valley Waterworks is owned by Pecan Valley Waterworks (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pecan Valley Waterworks?

Pecan Valley Waterworks 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 Pecan Valley Waterworks?

Pecan Valley Waterworks has a dam height of 20 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.