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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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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|
1cfs |
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