Mcree Lake Dam West Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mcree Lake Dam West, located in Smithville, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1973, this dam stands at a height of 15.1 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.6 feet, offering a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam's design features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, making it suitable for managing water flow and providing recreational opportunities for visitors. Despite being located in a non-regulated state jurisdiction, Mcree Lake Dam West meets the necessary inspection and enforcement requirements, ensuring the safety of its surroundings. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to be implemented.
Overall, Mcree Lake Dam West serves as a vital water resource for the local community, offering not only recreational benefits but also contributing to the environmental sustainability of the area. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates continue to monitor the dam's condition and risk potential, it remains essential to prioritize safety measures and maintenance efforts to safeguard the surrounding ecosystem and ensure the long-term functionality of this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
705 |
Dam Height |
15.1 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
14.6 |
Nid Storage |
183 |
Structural Height |
14.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson
|
531cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Muckalee Creek Near Americus
|
222cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
220cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mcree Lake Dam West