Paul Mckie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Paul Mckie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06007 |
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
Paul Mckie
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paul Mckie Lake Dam?
Paul Mckie Lake 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 Paul Mckie Lake Dam?
Paul Mckie Lake Dam is owned by Paul Mckie (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paul Mckie Lake Dam built?
Paul Mckie Lake Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Paul Mckie Lake Dam?
Paul Mckie Lake 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 Paul Mckie Lake Dam?
Paul Mckie Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.