Mcgee Lake Dam dam
Mcgee Lake Dam
Mcgee Lake Dam, located in Macks, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1900 for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. With a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 2176 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Mcgee Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in March 1984, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and integrity. With a maximum discharge capacity of 40 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital structure for flood control and water supply management along Dicks Branch.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Mcgee Lake Dam to prevent potential risks and ensure the sustainable management of water resources. The dam's historical significance and critical role in recreational activities underscore the need for continued oversight and support to safeguard the surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential hazards.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mcgee Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek Near Clayton | 7 cfs | → |
| Cape Fear River At Lillington | 542 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 242 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Mccullars Crossroads | 13 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Sunnybrook Drive Nr Raleigh | 4 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Apex | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcgee Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
- Lake Wheeler Boat Ramp
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
Campgrounds
- Rvacation Campground
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Durant Nature Park
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- San Lee County Park
Fishing spots
Track Mcgee Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcgee Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcgee Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mcgee Lake Dam.