Mchann Lake
Mchann Lake is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 1976. 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 Bill Mchann (private). It impounds the Halls Creek -os near Edwards.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Halls Creek -os |
| Coordinates | 32.41729, -90.57815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BILL MCHANN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02168 |
| Federal ID | MS02168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |