Mckinney Lake Dam
Mckinney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Virgil Boatman (private). It impounds the Tiger Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Texas |
| County | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Tiger Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.78754, -94.55739 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VIRGIL BOATMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03873 |
| Federal ID | TX03873 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |