SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04
Key Takeaway
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 82 ft (taller than 99.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02163 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LATIMER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04?
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04?
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 is owned by LATIMER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 built?
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04?
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04?
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 has a dam height of 82 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 SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 last inspected?
SCS-Fourche Maline Creek Site-04 was last inspected on November 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.