Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-01 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-01, located in Latimer County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 88 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Little Fourche Maline River. With a storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 10.9 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a slide gate outlet, with a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair. Despite its age, the SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-01 remains a key infrastructure for water management, with a risk assessment indicating a very high risk level. The dam's operational status is regularly inspected by state authorities, ensuring its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community in Paonola.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the importance of structures like SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-01 in flood risk reduction and water management cannot be overstated. This site serves as a critical component of the state's infrastructure for safeguarding against flooding and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1199 |
Dam Height |
88 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE FOURCHE MALINE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
88 |
Drainage Area |
10.9 |
Nid Storage |
4200 |
Structural Height |
88 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
88 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
1cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Clayton
|
220cfs |
Poteau River Near Panama
|
483cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar
|
27cfs |
Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-01