Mckay Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Mckay Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00484 |
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
MARK MCKAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mckay Acres Dam?
Mckay Acres 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 Mckay Acres Dam?
Mckay Acres Dam is owned by MARK MCKAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mckay Acres Dam built?
Mckay Acres Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Mckay Acres Dam?
Mckay Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mckay Acres Dam?
Mckay Acres Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Mckay Acres Dam last inspected?
Mckay Acres Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.