Mckinney Lake Dam
North Carolina — McDowell County — UT to Nix Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| River | UT to Nix Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.63220, -82.06610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 209 ft |
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 31, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Jeffery E McKinney |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.