Bluegrass Sportsman Club
Key Takeaway
Bluegrass Sportsman Club is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 63.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01094 |
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
BLUEGRASS SPORTSMAN LEAGUE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bluegrass Sportsman Club?
Bluegrass Sportsman Club 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 Bluegrass Sportsman Club?
Bluegrass Sportsman Club is owned by BLUEGRASS SPORTSMAN LEAGUE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bluegrass Sportsman Club built?
Bluegrass Sportsman Club was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Bluegrass Sportsman Club?
Bluegrass Sportsman Club serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bluegrass Sportsman Club?
Bluegrass Sportsman Club has a dam height of 35 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 Bluegrass Sportsman Club last inspected?
Bluegrass Sportsman Club was last inspected on November 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.