Summary
Built in 1953 by the USDA NRCS, this buttress dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet. With a length of 450 feet and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, Mckee plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters from the Mulberry Creek-TR.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Mckee has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, inspections, or enforcement, its maintenance and safety measures may be at risk. However, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unknown, raising concerns for potential disaster response and preparedness in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and condition of structures like Mckee is essential for ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of changing environmental conditions. With its flood risk reduction purpose and historical significance, Mckee serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for proactive management and monitoring of our water infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and protect our natural resources.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
MULBERRY CREEK-TR |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Republican R At Clay Center
|
132cfs |
Republican R At Concordia
|
130cfs |
Mill C At Washington
|
8cfs |
Fancy C At Winkler
|
8cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
99cfs |
Republican R At Scandia
|
119cfs |
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.
Mckee