Ab Gay Dam
Key Takeaway
Ab Gay Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00528 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MRS. LUCY BASSETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ab Gay Dam?
Ab Gay Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ab Gay Dam?
Ab Gay Dam is owned by MRS. LUCY BASSETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ab Gay Dam built?
Ab Gay Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ab Gay Dam?
Ab Gay Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ab Gay Dam?
Ab Gay Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ab Gay Dam last inspected?
Ab Gay Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.