Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-06 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-06, located in Latimer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Bandy Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 4591 acre-feet and a normal storage of 215 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge of 12000 cubic feet per second, this dam covers a surface area of 60 acres and spans a length of 2370 feet.

Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-06 is considered to have a very high risk ranking of 1, indicating the need for vigilant risk management measures. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and has not undergone a condition assessment to date. While the last inspection took place in 1980, the dam is scheduled for regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. As a crucial component of flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area, this dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts of state and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

2370

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

BANDY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

60

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

4591

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

39
       
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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.