Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed
Key Takeaway
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 992 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21108 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & PARKS
State Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04
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High Hazard 40 ftSCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-05
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High Hazard 93 ftOknoname 077004
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Low Hazard 18 ftSCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-02
Latimer, OK
Low Hazard 84 ftFourche Maline Creek
Latimer, OK
Low Hazard 15 ftSCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-03
Latimer, OK
Low Hazard 83 ftSCS-Boiling Springs Site-1
Latimer, OK
High Hazard 58 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed?
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed?
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed is owned by DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed built?
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed?
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed?
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed last inspected?
Robbers Cave Fourche Maline Watershed was last inspected on January 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.