Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12 dam
Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12, located in Wister, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1967, stands at a height of 43 feet with a length of 1600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2521 acre-feet. The dam has a controlled spillway and is equipped with one valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in December 2011, the dam has a high hazard potential due to its location on Pigeon Creek. Its risk assessment is classified as very high, indicating the need for diligent monitoring and management. The dam's proximity to Latimer County and its potential impact on downstream communities underscore the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of infrastructure like SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12 in managing water flow and protecting communities from flooding is essential. By staying informed about its condition and risk level, stakeholders can advocate for necessary maintenance and improvements to enhance the dam's resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing hydrological challenges.
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-12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 6 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 680 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Whitefield | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 628 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 139 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12.
Boat launches
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
Campgrounds
- Talimena State Park
- Hale Scout Reservation
- Lloyd Church Lake
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
- Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park
- Robbers Cave State Park
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12
Where does the data for Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12 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 High 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-12.