Scs-Fourche Maline Creek Site-07 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-07, also known as Lake Church, is a state-owned water supply dam located in Latimer, Oklahoma.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 66 feet and has a length of 1082 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 5950 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of water supply for the region.

Situated on a tributary to Bandy Creek, this dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 4 feet and three slide (sluice gate) outlet gates. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses a very high risk, requiring careful risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area.

Despite its age, SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-07 remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and evaluate the condition of such dams to protect the environment and communities they serve.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1082

Dam Height

66

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO BANDY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

260

Hydraulic Height

66

Drainage Area

4.14

Nid Storage

5950

Structural Height

66

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 3

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

66
       
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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.