Paul Mckie Lake Dam
Paul Mckie Lake Dam is a dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paul Mckie Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paul Mckie Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul Mckie (private). It impounds the Little House Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| River/Stream | Little House Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.82139, -83.25806 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Paul Mckie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06007 |
| Federal ID | GA06007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |