Mckey Number One Dam
Key Takeaway
Mckey Number One Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 358 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03619 |
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
TROY LEE MCKEY, JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mckey Number One Dam?
Mckey Number One 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 Mckey Number One Dam?
Mckey Number One Dam is owned by TROY LEE MCKEY, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mckey Number One Dam built?
Mckey Number One Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Mckey Number One Dam?
Mckey Number One Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mckey Number One Dam?
Mckey Number One Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Mckey Number One Dam last inspected?
Mckey Number One Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.