SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-13, located in Wister, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Long Creek.
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Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 53 feet and has a storage capacity of 4443 acre-feet, serving as a critical infrastructure for mitigating flood hazards in the region. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is noted for its very high risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-13 has a controlled spillway and a single outlet valve for water release. The dam's structural integrity and condition assessment remain unrated, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. With a drainage area unspecified and a maximum discharge capacity of 7600 cubic feet per second, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting downstream communities from potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a noteworthy example of engineered infrastructure essential for managing water resources and reducing flood risks in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
LONG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
49 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Nid Storage |
4443 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
1cfs |
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|
220cfs |
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|
2160cfs |
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|
27cfs |
Poteau River Near Panama
|
483cfs |
Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page
|
4cfs |