Mckiethan Lake, also known as Bragg-014, is a man-made reservoir located in Silver City, North Carolina.
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Owned and managed by the US Army, this recreational lake was completed in 1936 and serves primarily for leisure activities. The dam at Mckiethan Lake is an earth structure with a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, providing a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet and a surface area of 57 acres.
Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential, Mckiethan Lake is inspected regularly by the US Army, with the last inspection taking place in August 2020. The dam features a vertical lift outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 22 feet. While the condition assessment is not currently available, the risk assessment for the lake is moderate, indicating a potential for future management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Water enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring Mckiethan Lake for both recreational enjoyment and environmental sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Juniper Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
57 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
169 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
104cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
7cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Little River At Manchester
|
263cfs |
Lumber River Near Maxton
|
372cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
82cfs |