Robert Mckinney Dam
Robert Mckinney Dam is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robert Mckinney Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Mckinney Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Spacious Skies Hidden Creek, Llc (private). It impounds the Bledsoe Branch near Glenwood.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 07/26/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Glenwood |
| River/Stream | Bledsoe Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.65500, -81.93830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Spacious Skies Hidden Creek, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03394 |
| Federal ID | NC03394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |