Mckinney Lake Dam
Mckinney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina, built in 1939. 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 water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Hitchcock Creek near Ledbetter.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,848 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Ledbetter |
| River/Stream | Hitchcock Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00834, -79.62667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,848 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,848 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,061 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00651 |
| Federal ID | NC00651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |