Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04, located in Latimer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 82 feet and has a length of 910 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3820 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 5.44 square miles along Coon Creek. The dam's spillway is controlled with a width of 2 feet, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2011, SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 poses a high hazard potential with a very high risk assessment rating. It is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's hazard potential and risk assessment highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this critical flood control structure in the event of an emergency or extreme weather event. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site intriguing for its significant role in managing flood risk and protecting downstream communities in the area.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
82 |
River Or Stream |
COON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
82 |
Drainage Area |
5.44 |
Nid Storage |
3820 |
Structural Height |
82 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
82 |
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 |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar
|
27cfs |
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-04