[2] The river outlet works located on the east side of the dam release water to McGee Creek under extreme conditions.

The works include an intake structure, three conduits (each about 15 feet (4.6 m) in diameter), a stilling basin, associated gates and controls.

The municipal outlet works has a bypass that diverts 11 cubic feet (0.31 m3) directly downstream to McGee Creek.

The pumps discharge into a surge tank at the Atoka Lake, 18 miles (29 km) away, via a concrete pipe that is 5 feet (1.5 m) diameter.

The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation owns the reservoir, but has granted McGee Creek Authority ownership title to the project office, aqueduct and appurtenances, and other operation and maintenance related facilities.