Mckamy Dam, located in Polk County, Tennessee, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the USDA Forest Service.
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Completed in 1937, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 330 feet in length, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam's reservoir has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres, providing essential habitat for aquatic wildlife and recreational opportunities for visitors.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mckamy Dam is considered to have a very high risk level due to its age and structural condition. The dam is equipped with a Controlled spillway and Vertical Lift outlet gates for water management. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," regular inspections and risk management measures are crucial for ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure. The surrounding Mckamy Branch river and stream, as well as the nearby community of Benton, TN, benefit from the ecological and recreational value provided by Mckamy Dam and its reservoir.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
MCKAMY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Hiwassee River At Charleston
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10400cfs |
Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford
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53cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
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288cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
|
9cfs |
Tellico River At Tellico Plains
|
191cfs |
Conasauga River Near Eton
|
197cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Chilhowee Campground
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Chilhowee Rec Area
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Chilhowee Recreation Area
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Parksville Lake Campground
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Parksville
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Parksville Lake Recreation Area
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Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Nf Boundary To Taylor'S Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)