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Mcgee Dam in Union, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on Mundy's Run, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 5.5 feet and a structural height of 8 feet, with a length of 160 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 4 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 154 square miles. Despite being ungraded on its condition assessment, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential.
The dam, managed by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The last inspection was conducted in February 2019. While detailed risk assessment and management measures are not provided, the dam's Hazard Potential is noted as high. With its picturesque location in Weddington, Mcgee Dam offers recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in maintaining safe and sustainable infrastructure for the community.
River_Or_Stream | Mundy's Run |
Dam_Length | 160 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 1 |
Hydraulic_Height | 5.5 |
Drainage_Area | 154 |
Nid_Storage | 4 |
Structural_Height | 8 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 8 |
BROAD RIVER AT ALSTON | 5920cfs |
CATAWBA RIVER BELOW CATAWBA | 2620cfs |
WILDCAT CREEK BELOW ROCK HILL | 21cfs |
WAXHAW CREEK AT SR1103 NEAR JACKSON | 1cfs |
BLACK CREEK NEAR HARTSVILLE | 237cfs |
WATEREE RIVER NR. CAMDEN | 5040cfs |
FISHING CREEK BELOW FORT LAWN | 476cfs |