Mackinnon Gss
Key Takeaway
Mackinnon Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 789 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06181 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOHN MACKINNON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mackinnon Gss?
Mackinnon Gss is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mackinnon Gss?
Mackinnon Gss is owned by JOHN MACKINNON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mackinnon Gss built?
Mackinnon Gss was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Mackinnon Gss?
Mackinnon Gss serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mackinnon Gss?
Mackinnon Gss has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.