Proctor Dam

Proctor Dam Quick Facts

Location: Comanche, Texas
Coordinates: 31.969196, -98.4855806
River: Leon River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1964
Dam Height: 86 ft (26 m)
Dam Length: 13,020 ft (3,968 m)
Dam Capacity: 585,800 acre-ft (722,573 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Proctor Dam Information

Proctor Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Gatesville, Comanche, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Leon River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by CESWF and commissioned in 1964 and is currently owned by USACE – Fort Worth District.

Proctor Dam Structure

The Proctor Dam is approximately 13,020 feet (3,968 m) long, 86 feet (26 m) high and has a structural volume of 3,060,000 cubic yards (2,339,538 cubic metres).

Proctor Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 59,400 acre-ft (73,269 Ml) and maximum capacity of 585,800 acre-ft (722,573 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,610 acres (1,866 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,265 square miles (3,276 square kilometres).

Proctor Dam Spillway

The dam has a 440 feet (134 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 363000 cubic feet per second (10279 cubic metres per second).

Proctor Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Proctor Dam
Comanche, Texas
Height (ft)
86
Length (Ft)
13,020
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
585,800
Drainage Area (sq miles)
1,265
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Proctor Dam Weather

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Proctor Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Proctor Dam?

Proctor Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Proctor Dam?

Proctor Dam is in Comanche County.

How high is the Proctor Dam?

Proctor Dam is 86 feet high.

How long is the Proctor Dam?

Proctor Dam is 13,020 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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