Mckamy Dam

MCKAMY BRANCH· Polk, Tennessee· Built 1937· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Debris Control Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Mckamy Dam is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 37.3% in TN)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Max Discharge411 cfs
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)
NID IDTN13901

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 28, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mckamy Dam?

Mckamy Dam 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 Mckamy Dam?

Mckamy Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mckamy Dam built?

Mckamy Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Mckamy Dam?

Mckamy Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mckamy Dam?

Mckamy Dam has a dam height of 26 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.

When was Mckamy Dam last inspected?

Mckamy Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.