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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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 |
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
1cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Clayton
|
220cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |
Poteau River Near Panama
|
483cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar
|
27cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Antlers
|
277cfs |