Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09 dam
Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09, located in Latimer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 47 feet high and spans 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 582 acre-feet. Situated on the Buzzard Gap stream within the Tulsa District, this dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, this dam poses a very high risk due to its location and purpose. The last inspection was conducted in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With a maximum discharge of 1,730 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data for SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09 offers valuable insights into the design, construction, and current state of this important flood control structure. With its unique features and risk profile, this dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for effective management and maintenance of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 60 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Whitefield | 357 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 215 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09.
Boat launches
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
Campgrounds
- Lloyd Church Lake
- Robbers Cave State Park
- Potato Hills Central
- Talimena State Park
- Sardis Cove
- Elm Point - Eufaula Lake
Track Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09
Where does the data for Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-09 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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