The McGee Creek Authority became responsible for the care, operation and maintenance of the McGee Creek Dam and Reservoir project on September 1, 1990.

The dam and reservoir were authorized and constructed to supply municipal and Industrial water to the McGee Creek Authority, as well as downstream flood protection, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement.

Participants of the McGee Creek Authority (MCA) are the Southern Oklahoma Development Trust; the City of Atoka; the County of Atoka; the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT); and the City of Oklahoma City. The MCA has several special meetings each year.

Current members and surrogates of the McGee Creek Authority

Southern Oklahoma Development Trust - vacant

Brett Bradford, representing the Atoka County Commissioners
Harold Delay, Surrogate Representative for the Atoka County Commissioners

Charles McCall, Mayor of the City of Atoka
Jay Voto, Surrogate Representative for Mayor of the City of Atoka

Pete White, Chairman of the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust
Patrick J. Ryan , Surrogate Representative for Chairman White

Mick Cornett, Mayor of The City of Oklahoma City
David Holt, Surrogate Representative for the Mayor of The City of Oklahoma City