Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed in Latimer, Oklahoma is a state-regulated dam with a primary purpose of water supply.


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Summary

Completed in 1930, this gravity-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on Coon Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate.

Located in the Tulsa District, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of Very High (1), the dam presents a significant but manageable risk to the surrounding area. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness.

As a key water supply infrastructure in the region, the Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed dam serves as a vital resource for the local community. With its historical significance and important role in water management, ensuring the safety and reliability of this dam is essential for sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the area.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

COON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.