Mckinney Lake Dam
Mckinney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mckinney Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mckinney Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jeffery E Mckinney (private). It impounds the Ut To Nix Creek near Providence.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 209 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | Ut To Nix Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.63220, -82.06610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 209 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jeffery E McKinney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03379 |
| Federal ID | NC03379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |