Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-02 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-02, located in Latimer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Cunneo Tubby Creek.


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Summary

This 84-foot tall structure has a storage capacity of 3055 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 21 acres. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this dam has a low hazard potential but is classified as very high risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments.

Despite being inspected only once in 1980, this dam is still in use and maintained by the OWRB, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and permitting requirements. While it has not been modified in recent years, the SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-02 remains a critical infrastructure for flood risk management in the area, protecting downstream communities and properties from potential inundation events. As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, the importance of maintaining and updating this dam to meet modern safety standards cannot be overstated for the protection of local residents and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1050

Dam Height

84

River Or Stream

CUNNEO TUBBY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

84

Nid Storage

3055

Structural Height

84

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

84
       
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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. 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.