Mchann Lake
Mchann Lake is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mchann Lake
The primary purpose of Mchann Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unk. It impounds the Tr- Big Black River near Edwards.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Nearest City | Edwards |
| River/Stream | Tr- Big Black River |
| Coordinates | 32.39403, -90.59622 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 736 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UNK |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01707 |
| Federal ID | MS01707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |