Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Joe E. Brian Dam Ms07281 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Mc Craine Dam, located in Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1994 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam serves a primary purpose of recreation along the UNT of Matthews Creek. With a dam height of 24 feet and a length of 503 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, offering a surface area of 10.6 acres for recreational activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it upholds necessary safety standards. The dam's earth structure with buttress core type and soil foundation further highlights its design for stability and longevity. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental regulations, and community recreation. Its presence in Wilkinson, Mississippi, underscores the importance of responsible dam management in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources for future generations. As a vital piece of the region's hydrological landscape, this dam stands as a symbol of resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
503 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF MATTHEWS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
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.
Nolan C. Mc Craine Dam